World Rhino Day helps us to understand how these animals are struggling to survive and how they are endangered. We should find ways to save them from becoming extinct.
Here is a small collection of thought provoking poems.
Get Together! (Protect The Rhino) by Kitty Lam.
Sometimes I wish that I wasn’t born with a tall, magnificent, towering horn
Because I might be killed soon while my horn were torn.
Every 8 hours, one of us is dreadfully killed,
Only to make their dream fulfilled?
If I were to say we’re nothing special, we’re just like you it’s just not fair.
And if I say our horns are made like your nails and your hair.
Would people still kill us or let us be free?
Maybe they’ll laugh, as you can see.
We’re neither for sale, nor for medicine or as your house souvenirs.
I don’t want to be a display and stay there for years!
How can it be a work that they’re so proud of?
Then does that mean we’re just “stuff”?
There are not many of us now, only 5 species left and yes it is true.
White, Black, Greater One- Horned, Sumatran and Javan too.
However, I’m afraid that one day we’ll be gone,
And by then whom will they look upon?
I know by far that many of you had protected us, and gave us support.
Though is it not enough to reach the hunter’s heart?
Don’t you think that we’ve had enough?
We have to stay strong and tough.
This is why we need your help, to spread the word and show us you care.
Help us make a difference, since we are considered as rare.
I want us to all get together and to be a part of this.
For a happy future that you’ll never miss!
On Seeing A Documentary On Black Rhino by Francis Duggan.
The poachers only shoot them for their horn
And they even kill the young and newly born
And their numbers in the wild State only few
And their last hope of survival now the zoo.
It’s sad to think that African tribal child
May not now see black rhino in the wild
May live his whole lifetime and never see
Black rhino on savanna living free.
Some men don’t kill to eat they kill for greed
And only think of their financial need
For cash reward rich dealers they supply
And Rhino for their horn condemned to die.
The Black Rhino in Africa now so few
And some were flown to Australia to Dubbo Zoo
In hope they might breed in captivity
At least of poachers guns they now are free.
I watched a program on them on T.V.
And I felt sad so sad at what I see
To think that men would shoot them for their horn
And even kill their young and newly born.
Blankets For Baby Rhinos by Anne Moth.
I wear black for the rhinos killed and maimed
For what men do they should be so ashamed
They take the lives of creatures wild and free
For Gods sake will you listen, leave them be.
I wear black for the orphans left behind
Because of cruelty caused by some of mankind
The babies left behind, they have no mums
Evil men shot and killed them with their guns.
I wear black for the stupidity of man’s greed
The ones who plant the ever growing evil seed
Saying horn so good, it’ll make you strong
If only people listened because it is so wrong.
When all the rhinos are allowed to thrive and live
For that wonderful day my very soul I’d give
Until that day the clothes upon my back
Will have no colour, I’ll be the woman dressed in black!
Son by Ray Dearlove.
As we wander through the glade I watch my first born, searching for shade Soon it will be night With the full moon burning bright.
No natural enemies on the plains Certainly confident, perhaps a little vain So little but already has the strut Superior to all animals, no ifs, no buts.
The moon is high, it could be daytime I am blessed with my little man, approaching his prime I feel the pain before I hear the shot A deep burning pain in my side, burning hot.
My son runs towards me, terrified I breathe hard, running for the forest, must hide We crash through the bushes, through the trees More shots, so close, when will it cease.
Deep in the bush we stop, searching for a thicket of thorns All these people want is my horns Why must they kill me to win their gory prize I wish that mine were not such a great size.
I lay down to rest, my boy by my side We must be deathly quiet and hide How long can I withstand this terrible pain I must rise, I stand, but then I fall again.
We stumble a few steps, him nuzzling my neck Sobbing, crying, am I ok, he wants to check My world goes dark and black Someone, anyone, please save my son from this cruel attack.
One Rhino by Tessa Botha
One Rhino
Two horns
Sitting atop its head Two eyes
Resting on its face Two tons
Of a big body
One rhino
Grazing.
One bullet
Entering the thick grey skin One Rhino
Crashing
To the dirt underneath its feet
Blood dripping down.
One rhino gone
Away from its family
Away from its home. One rhino that was killed for its horns
One rhino that was taken to Asia Made into medicine
Curing nothing.
One rhino wasted
One horn made of keratin
One head full of hair made of keratin
Two different things made of one Both not able to cure anything But one still being used
Being hurt Being killed
All for nothing!
Leave Us Alone by Nobby Clarke.
PLEASE leave us alone we are tired of running and all we want to do is roam. Our horn is useless so the experts have said. Remember there will be no more horn left once all my family are dead!
RHINOS ARE IN DANGER , AND WE MUST ACT!
Save Rhino slogans are powerful phrases that unite us to save these magnificent creatures. With poaching and habitat loss threatening their existence, it’s time to take a stand.
“Save the Rhino, Save the World” and “Protect Rhinos, Save Tomorrow” are rallying cries that spread awareness and inspire action. Let’s come together and be their guardians.
Say no to ivory and support conservation efforts. “Rhinos Deserve a Future” – let’s make it happen! Together, we can ensure these gentle giants continue to thrive on our planet for generations to come. Join the movement and save the rhinos now!
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