The Last

 

                                            Scott Liddell

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THE LAST

by

Peter Murchison.

The heart-rending account

Of a battle lost.

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Trace Tallion's story

From his birth

As a tiger-cub

To his last moments.

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Then ask this question.......

'What are we doing?'

And weep.

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Over the years

Every attempt has been made

To preserve the species.

Read about the dedicated men and women

Who have toiled through jungles

And pored over formulae

To keep hope alive.

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Now Tallion is dying.

And there are no off-spring.

No mate could be found for him.

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I dare you to look into his eyes

And not feel remorse.

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Although this is a work of fiction

It is all-too credible.

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Not for the faint-hearted.

But definitely for anyone

With a conscience.

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It should be in every high school.

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Wild World Foundation: Not truth, but something greater than mere truth.
 It is the truth of what may be.

 The President.

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JUST MY CUP OF TEA

Before I was a grandmother I used to fantasise

About having a little granddaughter, with curls and great big eyes.

I thought about 'her' dresses, I thought about her name;

I really thought that little boys would be very hard to tame.

I pictured 'her' at ballet, or playing the violin;

I really thought that little boys would make a lot of din.

I thought about the toys I'd buy, all pink and frilled and fluffy.

I really thought that little boys would be a bit too scruffy.

But now I have three grandsons I can very clearly see

That little boys are wonderful, and just my cup of tea.

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PS

We have just been out for a 'spin' (it seems the right word) in Malcolm's new (old) MG. I don't feel all that secure in it; I suppose it's because it's nearer the ground than the average car........and M. tends to rev up a bit when he's got his little driving hat on! We went up to Greg's place and I thought you, Mike, would like to see a shot of the rubble associated with the kitchen make-over! There will probably be a lot to do  even when you arrive next summer!

Even I have a little hat for driving with the top down!

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