Rebel Without a Cause " Reborn "

Scots teenager
Air gun
Rabbits and Ducks
Gunned down for the fun
 
Then there came a day
When this boy and gun
No longer desired
This type of fun
 
A programme he watched
On a TV channel
A guy called Attenborough
Truth, no flannel
 
His care for the animals
Left me ashamed
Of all the Ducks and Rabbits
I injured and maimed
 
He opened my eyes
In such a way
I can't kill a fly
Not even with spray
 
And over the years
And the places he's been
What he has brought me
To my Television screen
 
Madagascar Lemurs
Yaks from Nepal
Amazing Amazonia
Glorious them all
 
My respect for him
Prompted me
Two lines in my poem
" My Dinner Table " for thee
 
There are not many people 
I crave to meet
But this Gentleman Attenborough
I'll shake his hand as we greet
 
" Honoured to be in Christopher Higgins contest "
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Megens Avatar
May 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM
GREAT VALUES JAMES MANY PEOPLE KILL FOR THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS YOU HAD PURPOSE I ADMIRE THAT
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM
We all make those choices once in a while. So, Television can serve a good purpose. Good luck in Chris's contest. Vince
Higgins Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Thanks for the support James.
Devonshire Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 3:30 PM
What a great impact Attenborough had on your life, James. Though hunting for food is understandable, shooting to kill for no reason seems cruel. Hope Attenborough inspires others as well. Good luck in Chris's contest! Love, Carolyn
Nutter Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Nice write and good luck in the contest.
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