The Giant

They call me a giant I don't know why
In this world I feel so small
For if they keep taking all I have
Then I'm really no giant at all

My home is in China but not for long
For my family will soon disappear
We're only a couple of thousand strong
But we get fewer every year

We eat bamboo, it's what we live for
It's also what makes us live
You're gonna miss us when we're gone
And the joy we could have give

Some people even say that I'm a bear
But I'm a species all my own
With five fingers and even a thumb
Something most has never known

They call me The Giant Panda
Though my black and white is distinct
An endangered species that needs your help
Before I become extinct
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/4/2010 9:16:00 AM
Larry, many congratulations on your win in Amy's fine contest with this wonderful piece about the Panda's >> James
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Date: 6/3/2010 2:41:00 PM
Another excellent rhyme, Larry. You are the master.... and this was just beautiful. Congrats and thanks for entering... you really should enter more contests...
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Date: 6/3/2010 2:41:00 PM
Good job Larry, congrats on your win. I had forgotten about the fingers/thumb thing. BG
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Date: 6/3/2010 2:11:00 PM
Congrats Larry on your winning poem in Amy's contest with this tribute to the giant panda bear.. enjoy another great win my friend and thankxxx for your support too.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 5/27/2010 5:12:00 AM
A powerful story of one of my favs. They are so so beautiful and graceful. I hope they get the help they need to prevent extinction. Awesome write, Larry. Rgds ...Ralph Thanks for your comments.
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