Connie Marcum Wong Poet Rhyme

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Pangolins

Pangolins

Oh precious little Pangolins
How many people know of you?
Though forty million years you've lived
Your numbers have become too few.

While hunted for your scales and meat
By poachers, a great price they seek.
You curl up in a little ball,
Such easy prey because you're meek. 

Unless donations keep you safe
Extinction soon will be your fate.
My prayer is that to know of you
The public will appreciate

Your contribution to this Earth.
Of ants and insects do you dine,
A gentle creature of the wild.
Your presence here is quite divine.

© Connie Marcum Wong

**Dedicated to Maria Diekmann who is devoted to saving the Pangolin
and other individuals who are making a difference.

*A Pangolin is captured every five minutes in Africa and Asia combined.


(This link is a MUST SEE and shows them in action after brief introduction)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/worlds-wanted-animal-full-episode/16258/


https://youtu.be/ThDsJEzbBg4   (Video)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11370277/Pangolins-why-this-cute-prehistoric-mammal-is-facing-extinction.html.   (website)

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Indiana Shaw February 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM Such gentle creatures, Connie, and such beautiful pictures to accompany this much-needed poem, Connie, the Lord thank's you, for your prayers . . . Connie Marcum Wong February 17, 2020 at 8:59 PM Thank you Indiana. If we let creatures like this become extinct the ant population along with other insects our balance of nature becomes out of balance. Most people have never heard of them nor their plight. Thank you. xxoo

Kurt Ravidas April 18, 2019 at 8:40 AM Nice pangolins, Connie. Hoping, the public hears you.

CayCay Godwin August 30, 2018 at 9:34 PM I can't do scaly things. I love you but I didn't even read - just looked at the pictures and pondered whether or not to tell you the truth. As you know, I decided to tell my truth by sharing my repulsion which includes my gag button to all things reptile. I sorry! Love ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong August 30, 2018 at 11:20 PM If you could just see the video they are not repulsive at all they are just adorable and they're not related to reptiles but two anteaters. They're very endangered. : )

Agnes Krampe June 11, 2018 at 6:23 PM That's a lovely little poem on such a fascinating unusual animal.

John Hamilton June 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM A very interesting creature, a mammal that looks like a reptile, (maybe it's both) like the platypus, a testimony to our Creators genius. Thanks for your beautiful poem that highlights it's plight. Ditto to Carolyn's feelings about the poachers!!

Paul Callus June 10, 2018 at 6:50 AM Hi Connie...I checked out the links which you provided, and now I feel doubly sorry for the way these animals are being treated. You have done well to bring awareness to their plight. I, for one, had never heard of pangolins! Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong June 10, 2018 at 2:28 PM I had never heard of them either Paul. When I first saw them on Natgeo channel I thought the face looked like an ant-eater and it is in that family. They are such wonderful little creatures I hope they can be saved. Thank you Paul. : )

Scott Thirtyseven June 7, 2018 at 10:24 AM The photos are gorgeous, your words though have far more punch. Well done on finding out about these wonderful creatures, and bringing their plight to our attention with your well crafted words.

Winged Warrior June 4, 2018 at 10:08 AM All creatures should be protected...lovely write my friend...hope all is O.K...love and light...^WW^ Connie Marcum Wong June 5, 2018 at 3:02 PM I drove for the first time yesterday. It has been six weeks since my total knee replacement. It was very difficult because the pain meds made me too sick so I was religated to taking only extra strength tylenol. I am finally able to enjoy reading poetry again and I am beginning to feel like my old self. Thank you for your comments which are much appreciated. Blessings, Connie

Robert Lindley June 3, 2018 at 9:45 PM Thank you for writing this meaningful and superb poem my friend. We desperately need to save this wonderful animal. A fav...

Lindsay Laurie June 3, 2018 at 8:14 PM Hello Connie … a nice tribute for a harmless animal that doesn't deserve to be driven towards extinction because of greed - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Eve Roper June 3, 2018 at 5:05 PM very interesting.. looks a little like our armadillo ... nicely done hugs

Carolyn Devonshire June 3, 2018 at 3:17 PM A lovely tribute to an animal most people probably don't know exists. It's the poachers and greedy hunters who should be facing extinction. Thank you for bringing the pangolin to our attention! Hugs, Carolyn

Richard Lamoureux June 3, 2018 at 8:57 AM What a cool animal, it has a mystical quality. Thanks for creating awareness.

Vijay Pandit June 3, 2018 at 6:15 AM Kudos Connie for the theme you chose..written in your usual soft, elegant flow, the poem makes an impact.

Nette Onclaud June 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM connie, i've never been introduced to these creatures till now... this remarkable dedication rouses my soul; very heartfelt! hope too that you are far from the volcanic eruption there... huggs

Daniel Turner June 2, 2018 at 10:07 PM A wonderful and intriguing tribute Mrs Connie but so sad. One of those poems that's makes a nature lover angry. I must check out the plight of the pangolin.

Susan Ashley June 2, 2018 at 9:58 PM Connie, your dedication poem to the adorable and beneficial pangolin is captivating and awesome. Thank you for bringing attention to their plight and the plunder of Nature! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2018 at 8:32 PM connie, I want to see the video but Joe is on his way home and I still have at least five comments to do! Oh, how little time in this life for all the things I want to do. I love this cute dedication poem to an interesting animal which looks so much like an anteater.

Arturo Michael June 2, 2018 at 6:25 PM This is boss...I like everything about it...Nicely written Connie...nice write Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2018 at 7:06 PM Thank you Arturo. ; )

Robert Pettit June 2, 2018 at 6:02 PM Nice write about another species facing possible extinction. This animal must be related to the North American armadillo. Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2018 at 6:08 PM No, the ant eater....but they do resemble that animal. Thank you Robert. ; )