The Cry of a Baby Elephant

I heard the bang bang sound
and i knew mama you were no more
just like many of our kind
hunted and slaughtered like worthless creatures
and when your value is taken
you are left to rot and your kid to suffer

Who's fault is it mama
that we carry a treasure they so much desire?
that we must continue to die
so that they can get it?
and when one of us falls
their thirst for us becomes even more?

Mama they are now coming for me
to take me through the same route as you
though i run as much as i can
i know they will eventually get at me
and though against my wish
i will soon join you mama
but perhaps together we can find a way
to rescue our remaining few.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 8/30/2024 6:11:00 AM
Brought back by popular demand! And the elephants are still being hunted. Someone has to speak up for the innocent. Thanks for being the one. Timeless.
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 8/30/2024 7:50:00 AM
Thanks Benjamin, it`s a sad state of affairs. Thank you for taking time to read my poem.
Date: 9/10/2023 12:58:00 AM
A touching poem for a first post here at Poetry Soup, Cyrus. I come back to read the rest of your poetry that I missed along the way. I can feel the feelings of sadness as you address the terrible mistake man makes in the disrespect of God's creation. The killing of animals because of greed is inhumane. Your sensitivity to all forms of life is evident in your caring words. Thank you for caring and for sharing your thoughts with us through your fine poetry, my friend. God bless you, Bill
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 9/10/2023 10:54:00 AM
Thanks Bill for the kind words, I am happy. The preservation of animal life must be advocated for~Cyrus
Date: 9/8/2022 10:29:00 AM
Cyrus, An elegant, though sad commentary on our often casual disregard of life. Welcome to lifetime membership. Keep up your passionate writing. David
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 9/8/2022 12:17:00 PM
Hi David, that`s indeed true, including disregard for the life of animals. Thanks so much for reading and for the comments
Date: 9/7/2022 3:44:00 PM
Cyrus, I have discovered you only today and am sorry for myself to have missed out for these years on such magnificent work. Please, I've read only a few so far but in succeeding days will pursue and comment further. I applaud. It's difficult to congratulate grief. Elizabeth
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 9/8/2022 12:20:00 PM
Hi Elizabeth, better later than never. Thanks so much for reading and for the kind comments. It`s good to have a new poet friend.
Date: 9/7/2022 2:01:00 PM
I assume you are talking about Porchers who want the ivory from the elephant's tusk, and the baby elephant realizes they are next. If I am right your poem was a great awareness poem.
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 9/8/2022 12:23:00 PM
Hi Miranda, that is exactly what I meant! It`s sad how we keep losing this precious animals. Thanks so much for reading and for the kind comments.
Date: 9/7/2022 1:57:00 PM
A poignant and beautifully written piece, Cyrus. Congrats on becoming a lifetime member.
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 9/8/2022 12:25:00 PM
Hi Franci, thanks so much for reading and for the kind comments.
Date: 6/27/2016 4:21:00 PM
Sad what happens to them...Great write...David.
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Date: 7/4/2016 2:39:00 AM
Thanks Cathey
Date: 5/29/2016 1:36:00 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Cyrus. :)
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Cyrus Theuri
Date: 7/4/2016 2:40:00 AM
Thanks Flower for your encouragement
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