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Salvation

a lion pride surround a straggling calf
its pitiful cries are heard -
as a lone bull charges





Date written 22nd March 2019

For writing challenge 4, March 2019 -kimo - poetry contest.

Sponsored by Dear Heart.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2019

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January 17, 2024 at 9:44 AM

I see and hear things like this on TV when watching some programs and it is so distressing even though I know that is how it is. Great picture and Haiku describing it. Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara K

January 17, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Thank you very much Sara, I love it when they escape from the predators. Tom

May 8, 2022 at 5:29 AM

A touching scene powerfully delineated !

March 28, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Vivid imagery, Tom! I know lions have to eat, but I'm siding with the calf! Hope the bull will save it! Regards // paul

March 28, 2019 at 2:16 PM

Thank you Paul, I'm happy to tell you the calf was saved this time, they say buffalo cause more injuries to humans than lions, Wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of one. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

March 28, 2019 at 12:32 AM

Good South African Kruger Park images Tom. Beautifully described -congratulations on your win. Poetry hugs, Jenny.

March 28, 2019 at 4:16 AM

Thank you Jennifer, it's on my bucket list and if I ever get to go I'll seek your advice. Tom.

March 27, 2019 at 9:09 PM

Very good win. I have one called My Salvation :)

March 27, 2019 at 10:42 PM

Thank you very much Debbie, I'm happy you liked it. Regards. Tom.

Constance La France

March 25, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Tom, congratulations on your win in my contest. Oh the reality of nature is harsh to accept, especially for an animal lover but it happens, this is life, great poem ~

March 25, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Thank you Dear Heart, I too love animals and wildlife programs and I know even predator's have to eat but love to see the prey get away. Tom.

March 24, 2019 at 10:21 AM

Congrats on your win Tom

March 24, 2019 at 12:17 PM

Thank you Joseph. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

March 24, 2019 at 8:11 AM

- Tom, congratulations on your winning poem in the kimo contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

March 24, 2019 at 12:12 PM

Thank you very much Sunshine. Tom

March 24, 2019 at 1:14 AM

The game of life struggle for existence .

March 24, 2019 at 1:29 AM

Thank you Pashang, survival of the strongest and fittest.

Caren Krutsinger

March 23, 2019 at 9:11 PM

So sad I saw the photo; I hope the bull rescued his calf, but alas, I do not think so based on your poem.

March 24, 2019 at 12:46 AM

Good news Caren, the calf was saved and the lions went off hungry, pic was a still off YouTube.

Timothy Mcguire

March 23, 2019 at 7:28 PM

This play in life is so well reflected in you wonderful poem

March 23, 2019 at 8:57 PM

Thanks Timothy, Seen that on wildlife programmes', them buffalos' are powerful aggressive creatures. Tom.

March 23, 2019 at 7:32 AM

Splendid imagery..both the photo and your words.

March 23, 2019 at 8:39 AM

Thank you Vijay.

March 23, 2019 at 4:43 AM

Very well depicted Tom

March 23, 2019 at 8:38 AM

Thanks Joseph

Kai Michael Neumann

March 23, 2019 at 3:16 AM

Beautiful. Nature at full strike ...

March 23, 2019 at 8:38 AM

Thank you Kai

Demetrios Trifiatis

March 23, 2019 at 2:16 AM

Superb harmony of words and picture dear, Tom!

March 23, 2019 at 8:38 AM

Thank you Demetrios. Tom

March 22, 2019 at 6:55 PM

a perfect portrayal of survival of the fittest Tom, hugs jan xx

March 23, 2019 at 8:34 AM

Thanks Jan, I know its the food chain but love it when the lions don't get their dinner.

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