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Dying, the elephant lets out a scream
His face a bloody mess
Hearing the cries of the predators
Who circle, waiting for death

Gaping holes, where his tusks once were
Hewn out by a poacher's knife
Ivory, creamy and white
Tainted by an elephant's life

It's a cruel world where humans act
With total disregard
Driven by money, greed and lust
Peacefulness is marred

And as you press those piano keys
Bring music to the ears
Think of those who died in vain
And spare at least your tears.

All rights reserved. Nom 21st July 2012.

#animal-rights #environmental-tragedy #general #household #poaching #social-commentary #wildlife-conservation
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Comments & Feedback (32)

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM

@misslittleDHP

misslittleDHP
misslittleDHP
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:18 PM

This is superb..highly emotive for me as I think Elephants are amazing creatures...it makes me sick to the stomach how there is still an ivory trade...wonderfully writtenπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

RichWithey
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Jul 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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PoppyA
PoppyA
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Really powerful πŸ’—πŸ˜

crowncottage
crowncottage
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Amazing piece, it never ceases to astonish me how greed drives people to such evil.

eddie12309
eddie12309
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Sad πŸ˜”πŸ˜πŸ˜ͺ

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM

@misslittleDHP thank you, I think it is sickening too that humans are so cruel to animals. Thank you.

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:36 PM

@RichWithey it will always exist when people will always buy it. Sad world. Thank you.

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:36 PM

@PoppyA @eddie12309 thank you :)

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:36 PM

@crowncottage thank you. Greed truly brings out the worst in people. :(

naaviie
naaviie
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:55 PM

Noooooooooom 😭😭😭

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 10:58 PM

@naaviie sorry :(

naaviie
naaviie
Jul 21, 2012 at 11:05 PM

s'ok - well done for raising a practice that still goes on. Don't buy ivory people! Glad to seeyou're keeping up the elephants too... But boo hoo 😒

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM

@naaviie it's a sad trade. Yep I'll keep the elephants going as long as I can :)

izzysitv
izzysitv
Jul 21, 2012 at 11:21 PM

That's really good but really sad too :(

Nom
Nom
Jul 21, 2012 at 11:26 PM

@izzysitv thank you

naaviie
naaviie
Jul 21, 2012 at 11:42 PM

πŸ’šπŸ˜˜βœ¨

Timmsyy
Timmsyy
Jul 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM

I love elephants. Especially the babies 🐘🐘🐘

overskill
overskill
Jul 22, 2012 at 9:18 PM

@Nom truly beautiful stuff. Why do you copyright your work?

VikingHorn
VikingHorn
Jul 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Excellent, I see why this won!

Nom
Nom
Jul 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

@Timmsyy @VikingHorn thank you

Nom
Nom
Jul 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM

@overskill thank you. I do it upon a recommendation by @Fly10. It's an extra protection against plagiarism.

overskill
overskill
Jul 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM

@Nom cool

ckahn
ckahn
Jul 23, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Well deserved win!🌟this is so moving! Elephants happen to be my favorite animal. So intelligentπŸ’—

Munford
Munford
Jul 23, 2012 at 1:22 PM

You need to pen your novel now nomsta!

Nom
Nom
Jul 23, 2012 at 2:38 PM

@Munford novel?

Nom
Nom
Jul 23, 2012 at 2:39 PM

@ckahn and mine too! Thank you :)

Munford
Munford
Jul 23, 2012 at 4:05 PM

@Nom you are very talented nommy. Deserve to be published.

Nom
Nom
Jul 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM

@Munford wow 😊😊 thank you! I hope to start writing a book soon actually, I'll remember your kind words when I'm a world famous novelist! ;)

Munford
Munford
Jul 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Thanks Nom

Nom
Nom
Jul 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

@Munford :)

Fly10
Fly10
Jul 27, 2012 at 1:50 AM

I'll be honest-I felt sick when I read this. I've seen various programmes showing this hideous act & its one of the few things I can't stomach. In saying that, my reaction clearly shows how powerful this was. So for that, πŸ‘πŸ˜”

Nom
Nom
Jul 27, 2012 at 9:01 PM

@Fly10 sorry to provoke such a strong reaction, it really is a sickening trade and with somethings the true horrors can't be shown if you're wishy washy. High praise from you as usual ☺

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