The Zoos and Us

We went to the zoo that fine summers day
Seeing many an animal in captivity play

From all over the world, five continents all
Where many are thriving, and many will fall

I find it ironic when we view and we stare
For outside we slaughter, in their dens and their lairs

The above line tells me that the zoos are the place
To save her gems whilst us humans lose face

As her marvels diminish, we praise these acres of land
And salute those who cared and drew up their plans

For the zoos they created are their dreamed thoughts ahead
Without these few acres, many species would be dead

So next time you visit, either a zoo or a park
Look beyond their boundaries, as you stand in the Ark
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Neels Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM
James congratulations on your 2nd place in the zoo contest. Really enjoyed reading this one again ;) Wilma
Roberts Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 11:35 AM
love it , congrats on your win in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Congrats James on your winning poem in the Zoo contest.. a superb poem ..enjoy your win this happy weekend with luv..
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations on your win James in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Tales From the Zoo". It is an honor to be on the winners list with you. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 6:16 AM
A smashing poem. Am honoured to share this position with you. many congratulations.
Devonshire Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations on your win, dear Highlander. Well deserved! Love, Carolyn
Kohls Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 12:43 AM
James, great 2nd place finish..well done enjoyed the read..your picture with words here....... perfectly painted.....congrats peace, Kurt
Johnson Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Thopughtful write, James. Congratulations on you win. Love, Joyce
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September 23, 2010 at 10:38 PM
Congrats James on your 2nd place win in my contest.,,Tales From the Zoo..well done. BG
Locksley Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:39 AM
What a great, unique entry for the zoo contest, James. I hope we find a way to preserve all animals in the wild, not just in zoos. The last two lines are amazing! Have a nice weekend, James. Diane
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Yes, it's sad how our animals are all dying off and one day the zoo may be the only place they will be found. In that day, zoos will soar in popularity. LUv, Andrea
Roberts Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM
you have mail
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September 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM
enjoyed reading your work and thanks for the congrats.
Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Surprise ending to this one James..This could be the saving of many animals for sure..In Florida, when a hurricane struck animals, reptiles, and birds of all species from over the world got strewn all around and they can't get them back...So if Floridians and south Georgians see strange creatures that they have never seen before it could be these animals...Sara
Mehta Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 10:14 AM
The last two lines sums up your thoughts Thje Zoo and US, James
Neels Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Wow James! Different perspective and yet so poignant.. The last couplet brings it home to me.. Brilliant, best of luck for the contest ~ :) Wilma
Haick Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Definitely one of my favorites, today, James. A nice salute to the zoo keepers and all who help keep the animals safe and healthy and the parks and zoos, functioning. Peace, Audrey
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September 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Nice write James...always enjoyed...Michael
Nutter Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Excellent poem and an even better ending. The zoo's preserving the endangered animals for future generations to see the modern day Ark's.
Devonshire Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Dear Highlander, this is one of your best and it goes to my favorites. I agree with the message you presented so well in verse. Magnificent perspective and I know it will do well in Barbara's contest. Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Taking an interesting look at the other side of the city zoo. Well done, James! Good luck! :) Carrie
Roberts Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 2:53 PM
wonderful entry for the contest, love it
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