Screaming children
a silver cage
a surburban wilderness
where I just entertain.
Gone, is the jungle, I used to call home.
taken, were my children, I am all alone
feed me dead meat
I am unable to hunt
the mighty jungle king
I am no more.
blind me with flashes, camera bulbs.
surrond me with laughter,
I am but a humans pawn.
I will not forgive you
my life is undone,
I will roar, their my screams
that justice be done
I dream one day...
that my cage shall fall
and again I shall run.
Author notes
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A contest entry
- Through the Eyes of an Animal by kareneisenlord.
1750 points, ended November 5, 2008, 30 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Show Me Persona! by chordphrute.
600 points, ended October 13, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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this was amazing, it was such a sad poem and you have really captured the perspective perfectly
a great write
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Truly Heartfelt
You spoke well for this poor lion, and told a sad yet true tale.
I will never understand the purpose of Zoo's, I mean I understand a fair few of Zoo's are monitering the conservation of many species, but at the same time, don't they wonder or help people to realise, they shouldn't have to do this if we didn't cause so much destruction to their homes and lives?
Thankyou very much for sharing this, goodluck to you in the contest.
For the animals always.
Love and light.
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Sad...
There's nothing more sad than seeing these majestics felines (tigers and lions) trapped and encaged like that away from their natural environment and habits.
Most zoos have improved now; but most are still miserable places for the animals. When I was a kid I remember seeing the lions and tigers pacing in their tiny cages. It was horrible; and they were so miserable. There are still zoos like this; archaic and outdated in the world; claiming to be "helping" these animals - when in fact they are inhumane and cruel trappings to make money from their barbaric display to an unknowing public.
I have seen improvements and places where the animals are given more space like their natural habitats would be. We have a long way to go though; and more importantly it is the natural habitats of these endangered animals that must be protected and preserved; along with the animals - for all of us to enjoy and live side by side in.
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nice poem. sad. reminds me of how i think about zoos. i know that sometimes they can be good when they are protecting animals, but mostly i feel bad for all the animals that should be in the wild, not confined.
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this is really great! you have really put the pain into this piece and i really can see how the animal would feel if he could actually talk. Great write
hugs
Toddy
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a very powerful piece. you always know the right descriptive words to use, so as to not over do the poem. The thoughts flow together so you receive a picture of what you are saying. Very well done.
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Very well written, dear. That's one thing I've always loved about your poetry, the flow and depth. The poem really captures the cruel reality of how humans can so carelessly remove creatures from their natural environments only to benefit themselves, for money and entertainment. It really is a cruel fate for any animal victimized by human captivity. Well done.
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