Endangered
by Kristine Bongcaron
1. Eretmochelys imbricata
Wide prying eyes roam
the hawksbill's carapace hide
as greedy hands snap.
2. Aceros waldeni
The hornbill's casque moves
the nosy wanderer's path
green bucks spells the prize!
3. Tarsius syrichta
Hunters gamely guard
the tarsier's large goggled eyes
to fill pockets wide.
4. Pithecophaga jefferyi
Sharpshooters know all
the eagles majestic flight
stuffed and gaffed and gagged!
volume 12(7)
April 1, 2008
This poem is copyright © 2008,
Willie R. Bongcaron, all rights reserved.
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