I dreamed that I could soar and fly Without limits, not even the sky The wind’s caress as it wafts on by A timelessness Then awake Am I
Author: Karen Lyons Kalmenson
October 1st is International Raccoon Appreciation Day
We share our world… wish this were true you try not to share. This we will not let you do. We are everywhere you happen to be, so learn to enjoy our playful company.
September 17th is World Manta Day
I imagine a world for mantas like I. A world free from worry as the days drift by. Safe Clear clean waters in which we can all ply our trades in the daily marine parade. Our ocean is not a garbage can. Are you out there listening, species man.
September 16th is International Red Panda Day
I am a red panda I live in Himalayan terrains I eat greens Blossoms and fruit But my favorite of all Are bamboo shoots Poachers are after us Our habitats shrinking Humans wake up and start thinking Once we are all gone there is Nothing we can do You need to save us… Will you?
Today is International Vulture Awareness Dday
To the vulture a terrible fate has been assigned. this magnificent bird misunderstood and maligned. this carrion eater has a huge job to do, cleaning up after all the mess and the yous. But man has the most ignoble distinction of almost poisoning this great bird into extinction. in this ”master plan” he has allowed […]
August 30th is International Whale Shark Day
If you see any of us no need to pause We are sharks but we are not “jaws”As the biggest fish we are very large But our nature is gentle We do not wish to be in charge People use us for meat oil and fins Please save us from the trouble you Put us […]
Tokitae Sk’aliCh’elh’tenaut
Born into freedom Tokitae (To the lummi nation Sk’aliCh’elh’tenaut) Her life stolen away By humans who wanted To see her “play” 53 years enslaved In god’s arms she is saved. How many more beautiful priceless beings How many more deaths in captivity Why can’t humans let other species be What they are meant to be.