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Who Is the Beast

Stings of weapons and jungle on fire
Attack lowland gorillas, wailing
Hemmoraging… with cubs on the run,
This massacre to kill nature’s tribe
Pray tell, who is man…who is the beast?



Contest: Skat's In 5 lines or less #1
9 syls per line
11/2/2015

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Paul Callus

Date: 11/11/2015 2:56:00 PM

Yours is an excellent unique take on this visual, Nette. I like the final question...it provides food for thoughts and consolidates your interpretation. Congratulations. Regards & Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/10/2015 8:53:00 PM

Loss for words, as to how you said this, brilliant, and congrats on win as this for sure is a winner! Hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/8/2015 9:49:00 PM

Congrats on ur awesome winning write nette!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2015 10:30:00 AM

I love how you ended yours with a question, Nette. Congrats on the winners' list.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/7/2015 11:36:00 PM

Nette, congratulations on your win:-) Alexis

Ralph Sergi

Date: 11/7/2015 6:24:00 PM

Hi nette: I loved your version of this poem. I have to learn t be more dramatic in my poetry. I'm always looking for humor. Congrats on your win.

Skat A

Date: 11/7/2015 6:17:00 PM

Nette, Congratulations on your awesome win. I have a new blog up, "The Only Thing To Fear, Is Fear It'self" stop by and enjoy the winners and my explanation to all who join my contest. Truly enjoyed. Love SKAT

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/4/2015 8:19:00 PM

You did great! I have thought of absolutely nothing, my mind doesn't seem to venture into sci-fi or horror very easily. I don't think I ever fantasized about either, probably too busy closing my eyes to avoid it! Your write is very creative and I can't shut my eyes to that. Again - well done ... CayCay

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 11/3/2015 2:36:00 PM

A wonderful write Nette, best of luck in the contest, I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/3/2015 2:36:00 PM

A 7+ from me here Nette, although I back keeping horse carriages in N Y C, things have to be in perspective.' in that case horses are not allowed to be worked in extreme's of heat and 'I think' its two adults and a child max load, in lots of other situations I do think man is too intrusive, I agree with this entirely..'

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/3/2015 6:32:00 AM

Nette, the last line is a twist bomb.. clever!!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2015 3:52:00 PM

very good message. Reminds me of the plots of the planet of the apes series. I love those shows.Good luck in this interesting contest.

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/2/2015 7:32:00 AM

I love your twist here, Nette. Such a powerful interpretation of the visual. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/2/2015 5:31:00 AM

Nette, your question doesn't need to be answered for it is so obvious! Your poetry thought is unique! Good luck!

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/2/2015 4:18:00 AM

Ah, the ever puzzling question...you gave us a riveting scenario that has been plaguing mother earth. Loved the social commentary here, Nette. hugs!

Manny Paras

Date: 11/2/2015 1:43:00 AM

Goodness! I am moved by this heartbreaking poem and hurt by man's ruthlessness, somehow.Your literary voice astounds!