African Forest Elephant
A Rondel for the Potlatch Challenge18 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
The sad thing is there are people around still willing to pay the price (that the elephants are paying) for the ivory. A lovely Rondel June and written with emotion and passion for these beautiful giants. Well done,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2020
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The sad thing is there are people around still willing to pay the price (that the elephants are paying) for the ivory. A lovely Rondel June and written with emotion and passion for these beautiful giants. Well done,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 04-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2020
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I am so glad this piece resonated with you. I appreciate your dropping by to share yourr sentiments.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Wow -- well-written and powerful, June. I think your use of the 'inction' rhyme seems to increase its impact simply because those words themselves - with their length and hearkening to violence/strength - add to the overall aura you create.. :) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2020
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Wow -- well-written and powerful, June. I think your use of the 'inction' rhyme seems to increase its impact simply because those words themselves - with their length and hearkening to violence/strength - add to the overall aura you create.. :) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 01-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2020
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So glad you enjoyed this first you liked this piece!
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Rondel and a great subject about the African forest elephants who are hunted and slaughter mostly for their ivory that make them rich in money but the animals suffer and became endangered.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2020
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A very well-written Rondel and a great subject about the African forest elephants who are hunted and slaughter mostly for their ivory that make them rich in money but the animals suffer and became endangered.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2020
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Thank you for reading!
Comment from Gloria ....
Excellent social commentary poem. The repeating lines effectively illustrate the vanishing of the African elephant passing through a veil of time.
I have read and few Rondels and your fine poem has inspired me to write one.
Always a pleasure to read and review your work, June. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Excellent social commentary poem. The repeating lines effectively illustrate the vanishing of the African elephant passing through a veil of time.
I have read and few Rondels and your fine poem has inspired me to write one.
Always a pleasure to read and review your work, June. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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So glad you enjoyed this piece. Look forward to reading your rondel!
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi June. This is a wonderfully written Rondel for the Potlatch assignment. I like the artwork, too, which has a haunting quality. Excellent rhyming and theme. So many species are in danger of extinction due to criminals. Marilyn
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Hi June. This is a wonderfully written Rondel for the Potlatch assignment. I like the artwork, too, which has a haunting quality. Excellent rhyming and theme. So many species are in danger of extinction due to criminals. Marilyn
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Thank you for dropping by to share your thoughts on this piece. I appreciate it.
Comment from Aussie
So very sad for the elephants. Man's greed for ivory. Even the silver-backed gorillas are fading in the mist. Their hands cut off and used for souvenir ashtrays. God's tears must run as he sees his creations slaughtered for greed and fun. Well done friend.
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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So very sad for the elephants. Man's greed for ivory. Even the silver-backed gorillas are fading in the mist. Their hands cut off and used for souvenir ashtrays. God's tears must run as he sees his creations slaughtered for greed and fun. Well done friend.
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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I?m glad this piece resonated with you. Extinction is a reality we need to address. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A poignant Rondel here June and I expect that if this happens, man will be to blame for it, I enjoyed this presentation very much, the artwork is amazing too, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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A poignant Rondel here June and I expect that if this happens, man will be to blame for it, I enjoyed this presentation very much, the artwork is amazing too, love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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I?m glad this piece resonated with you. Extinction is a reality we need to address. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello June!
Such a moving and sobering well-crafted poetic offering. I hate to even consider for a moment the possibility of elephants disappearing "through the haze of time." The slaughtering must end...
Thank you for sharing the important and timely poetic offering.
Take Care!
diane
P.S.
Hoping that you are feeling better!
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Hello June!
Such a moving and sobering well-crafted poetic offering. I hate to even consider for a moment the possibility of elephants disappearing "through the haze of time." The slaughtering must end...
Thank you for sharing the important and timely poetic offering.
Take Care!
diane
P.S.
Hoping that you are feeling better!
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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I?m glad this piece resonated with you. Extinction is a reality we need to address. I appreciate your taking the time to read and share your thoughts. And I am feeling much better! Well
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for raising our awareness about the plight of the African elephant with this rondel. I admired your rhymes and repeats to dramatize the demise. Your artwork selection helps to establish the mood as well. Sighs- Joan
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Thank you for raising our awareness about the plight of the African elephant with this rondel. I admired your rhymes and repeats to dramatize the demise. Your artwork selection helps to establish the mood as well. Sighs- Joan
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Thank you for reading and sharing your insights on this. I appreciate your taking the time.
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Excellent offering for club challenge! This dear animal has been decimated. Not long ago, I read about a group of women that have taken on the challenge of stopping poachers. They are highly trained African women and have made an impact at least where they are guarding. But one force of guards isn't enough to help all of the elephants sadly. Thank you fir sharing! xoxo
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Excellent offering for club challenge! This dear animal has been decimated. Not long ago, I read about a group of women that have taken on the challenge of stopping poachers. They are highly trained African women and have made an impact at least where they are guarding. But one force of guards isn't enough to help all of the elephants sadly. Thank you fir sharing! xoxo
Comment Written 29-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 29-Feb-2020
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Thank you for sharing your insightful comments on this piece. I appreciate your dropping by to read.
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xoxo!!!
