These Monsters

I never trusted these monsters
All they do is take
Never do they give back
Since time began so it has been

I never trusted these monsters
They are killing us
My friend the Pelican
His wings will not work

My friend the Swordfish
She was gulping for air
Last I saw her
Now I cannot find her
Anywhere

I never trusted these monsters
Big and boisterous so loud
My feathers are getting heavy
My lungs will take no air

I never trusted these monsters
I knew they would
Be our death

And they call each other
Brother, Sister, Mom and Dad
A family called man
Speaking of love, peace,
Harmony

Killing each other
Greed and lust
Wars and politics
Monsters through
And through

I thank the mighty one
I was born into my family
Not the family of man
Murderous monsters

It is my belief
They will pay dearly
in the end

Author's Note

Simple words from simple me .. spoken for the sea life dead and dying by a monster called man (and woman)

Reviews

[Desert Dreamer]

Powerful words spoken from the point of view of a creature other than man. We are monsters, thinking the whole world belongs to us to do with as we please. On the radio I hear interviews with representatives of big corporations, and I hear them talk about how profit comes first, it seems that they use it as an excuse, a way to justify their actions, and maybe a way to feel like none of it is their fault. Profit should not come first, and it should never excuse destruction to the environment. All these living creatures are dying so a few of us monsters could have profit. Thanks for sharing your emotional poem about the oil spill.

[Tina Kline]

Wow, I feel for the sea life, helpless and unable to defend itself. This is fantastic too!

[Timtim]

Reading it reminds me of the cartoon, The Little Mermaid. The point of view changes to the sea creatures that live under the sea.

It's a nice environmental piece.

[Carl]

Excellant work. I like they way you given this narrative.It's like the story was being told by "Neptune" or "Posidon" or just a plain old whale. The opening stanza has an ancient theme to it. "All they do is take" and "since time began" tell the reader that this is not a new problem. I like the ay in stanza two you introduce us to the creatures that live in and around the sea. The pelicans wings the swordfish gulping for air results of man destructive behaviour. I liked the way you touched on man being Big and Boistourus. Ships, subs, ocean carft are getting bigger and that can only that the affect on our oceans and marine life will be greater. It was good to see that the world beneath the waves had seen destructive man at his worse. Wars killing greed and lust will have a major envirmental impact. Man seems to be hell- bent on destroying the planet. I'm certain his actions will be noted and as the last lines of your peice warn us In the end we will pay dearly for what we have done. Excellant work Chloe excellant

[Solst Rapture]

I admire the sentiment of course, who wouldn't? It's embarrassing being human. Totally shameful - sometimes.

For me, this poem really came alive, but only for a moment.

These lines were real. I mean, I had a friend the Pelican and suffered with him, and the Swordfish, she made me cry deeply, in the depths of my soul (Can't cry outside so easily these days):

My friend the Pelican
His wings will not work

My friend the Swordfish
She was gulping for air

There is the poetry for me. However, all that said, what you wrote is what I read and you sufficiently reminded me of that feeling of dread, of shame, of responsibility, so there you have it.

[Wicahpi]

So sad Chloe and monstrous!
I wish those "monsters" could be reading
your poems!!

[Little Whisper]

This message hits home... through the eyes of the birds... how unique!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

There are monsters all around us... they come in many shapes and forms... from government officials to the quiet neighbor next door... spotting them can be hard... the most difficult monsters though are the personal ones within ourselves that we fight everyday. Nothing simple bout your words.

[Gomer LePoet]

You are so right my friend. What would the Cro-Magnon think of us now, with our large superior brain power. what a fu**ing joke that is. We are hell bent, not most of us I don't think, but enough of us seeking that total control, to drive ourselves into oblivion long before natural selection does it for us.

[Ladysue]

oh this reads so painfully true...i like the way you carried this message...nicely done...

[Creepy Swine Guy]

These words hut like a blow to the mid section. I am reminded of the comedian Gallagher who once asked ...

"What are we going to say to God when he asks ... Where's my kiwi?"

Said in jest, but never were truer words spoken.