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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Even Echoes Die What is it, bred in man, that makes Him covet trophies so he takes The horn from off the rhino's head, The kudu, oryx and is lead To kill the tiger, lion too. We'll only see them in a zoo If they go on the way they are. Even when there's laws to bar The sale of tusks and body parts, There are still those with hardened hearts, Who poach and feed the evil scheme And now where wildlife used to teem, Are echoes of the leopard's scream! We hear from in a fading dream, Gorilla's hoots and zebra's cries. We witness as the thunder dies From hooves that numbered thousands strong And even echoes don't last long! It doesn't matter where you go In nature's kingdom, people know That birds or beasts, or finny friend Must all confront this tragic end. One day as generations rise Will come a time, to no surprise, When animals succumb to men. What will they prey on then? Betty Lou Hebert |
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Soaringeagle Member
since 2000-12-06
Posts 156CANADA |
GREAT WISDOM HERE BETTY A TREASURE TO KEEP AS ARE OUR ANIMALS~ WARRIOR |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very well done, but I hope the lesson is learned before it reaches this stage. Joyce |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Betty, WHAT INDEED? Good questions here, made me think of the sad massacre of helpless, beautiful animals in the name of SPORT? I am confident that those who sacrifice such innocent blood will one day be held accountable, but thanks for the wake-up call now. Dennis |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
well written thoughts ... I own no guns and do my hunting at the supermarket  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Soaring Eagle: Thank you for reading my poem! Every year here, during hunting season I hear stories of wanton disregard for animals by some of the hunters and it makes me so sad! Of course I know it goes on everywhere and for profit in many cases. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: I too hope we wise up before all the animals are gone, but when you read the endangered species and extinct lists, it makes me wonder! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dennis: I appreciate your comments and agree with them. This has never seemed remotely like "sport" to me! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Rex Allen McCoy: I'm glad to hear you don't hunt. I think the days are long gone, where people had to hunt to survive. Thanks for your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
And to think some people just do it for fun. well said, I hope we can. I breathe the dust, the dust is me. |
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Wikket Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 340Santa Clara, CA USA |
Deep thoughts...  truth! Very well done!!!~~Jamie  "...This is how you remind me of what I really am, this is how you remind me..." --Nickleback [This message has been edited by Wikket (edited 10-25-2001).] |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
In a word ~ amazing ~ Such a well penned piece, with so much truth. Bonnie |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MoonDust: Thanks for commenting. Just since the 10th of October, Fish and Game have discovered the carcasses of twelve moose in my area,that have been killed for "fun"!! The meat left to rot! Really sick! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Jamie: Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Bonnie: Thanks for reading. I always appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I know how fervently you feel this subject. Well done, poetess~ And I feel so saddened that there are those who would wantonly destroy the creatures for the 'sport' of it~ *Big hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Beautifully written and the message loud and clear...when will man learn to enjoy and revere all God"s creatures? Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thank you so much for this message. I do care fervently about what happens to animals, both wild and domesticated. If I didn't have the family ties that I do, I'd probably be an animal activist in a more prominent way! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
ellie: Thank you for your understanding! Betty Lou Hebert |
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