Culled
creeping thunder herd
counting elephants crying
ivory stolen
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Author:
Neville (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The act of culling or to cull is to reduce or control the size of something by its removal by hunting and slaughter or farming and collection of especially weak or sick crops and produce or individuals .. It may also include collecting parts or pieces of something to use for another purpose .. In this case, it is what it is, obscene .. Hope this helps .. 🤍
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Great poem… probably one of my favorites so far
My goodness, how very kind .. thank you .. Neville
A lengthy post would not cover this as immediately and comprehensively as your haiku and title has. A gut wrench in seventeen syllables. Faved of course, Neville.
Top dog Dave .. cheers 👍
True words Neville, culling for pleasure or profit is despicable.
Andy
Go on Andy cull the other one ..
Yes, terrible, same with badgers and other creatures too.
Yes and the rainforests and seas .. and people too
Great word play herd/heard
The visuals are graphic, I didn’t just see elephants. I saw whales and genocide too. And the noise, …….
Imagery has always been important to me in poetry to convey thoughts and feelings. You nailed this one. Brevity can open up so much thought.
The whole subject matter is repugnant, but it needs to be talked about to stop it happening. Brilliant
You got me Babe .. still you are too kind ..
A piercing, haunting haiku. It shakes one soul and muddies one’s thoughts at the waterhole of coexistence. Very nicely written
Thank you sb .. N
The first definition is a rough enough affair to involve the second. Doesn’t get prettier or better… sure a third use will be out and about sooner than we can imagine….
...... Cheers 🐧👍
Excellent write Nevilie
Thank you Tony
You're welcome
Faved! Not culling, but this poem! Horrifying what we humans are capable of. So much is said here in only 17 syllables. Excellent haiku! 🙏🖤❤️🖤
Just another reason why I sometimes resent and despise my own species Tristan .. thank you for standing beside me on this topic .. Neville 🖤
Oh...right there with you. You're welcome, sir! 🖤
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great haiku, thoughts too!
artfully expressed thank you
your message so true~
Thanks for sharing my friend!
Best regards ✌️ peace. Thad
Thanks for stopping by Thad .. Neville
So true. So very sad.
Glad you were able to see it my way ..
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