On the plains today a foul discovery was made, as 10 mighty  ivory towers lay slain,
cruel man takes life's decisions from  fate,
Decide the need to die, for what?
A family destroyed without need , for greed,
No trade,
Embargo stands steadfast, so why?
No point, beasts of grand stature, collapsed as deflated,
Innocent as children with children,
All massacred!
A truly sorrow-filled day,
These elephants denied the rite of their own graveyard,
Bless these gorgeous beasts,
Curse the poachers to burn deep in the fires of hell for all eternity and more !!!
Copyright  Olivia Kent 9th January 2013.