FOOD CHAIN
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:57 am
Last night the news here also showed the Japanese whaling fleet mercilessly killing whales - their ship had 6 big whales on board.
So who is the predator?
FOOD CHAIN
We read the news with great dismay, saw pictures on the screen
where seeing is believing and ‘twas not another dream.
The setting was idyllic, surf and sand and clear blue sky
A typical Aussie beach day but one bloke heard the cry.
His mates were all outstanding, fearless buggers one and all
who ignored not the problem, but responded to the call
perhaps the sharks were circling, or were they just dolphin fins?
No time to think about it – one man down, just bring him in.
At Diamond Head – warm waters lured the predators as well.
No warning lights were flashing and nobody rang a bell.
Breaching the terms of conduct – the big fish just took a bite
breakfasting on some fingers, a mere snack, a fish delight.
No cup of coffee prior to this instant fishy feast
the bait was simply human – attractive to the beast
though the line attached was to a board, no sign of rod or reel
an automated service. To the shark this did appeal.
This bloke was one that got away, not filleted but battered.
He lived to swim another day and that is all that mattered.
The shark? He lives to tell the tale. The due date duly noted.
His comments in the Fishtail news have all been read and quoted.
And once again a line is crossed ‘tween animals and men .
Be wary, do not show contempt, be respectful to them.
For we can live together interact with harmony,
but if we think they're OK to eat – Fair’s fair, don’t you agree?
Maureen Clifford © 12/12
So who is the predator?
FOOD CHAIN
We read the news with great dismay, saw pictures on the screen
where seeing is believing and ‘twas not another dream.
The setting was idyllic, surf and sand and clear blue sky
A typical Aussie beach day but one bloke heard the cry.
His mates were all outstanding, fearless buggers one and all
who ignored not the problem, but responded to the call
perhaps the sharks were circling, or were they just dolphin fins?
No time to think about it – one man down, just bring him in.
At Diamond Head – warm waters lured the predators as well.
No warning lights were flashing and nobody rang a bell.
Breaching the terms of conduct – the big fish just took a bite
breakfasting on some fingers, a mere snack, a fish delight.
No cup of coffee prior to this instant fishy feast
the bait was simply human – attractive to the beast
though the line attached was to a board, no sign of rod or reel
an automated service. To the shark this did appeal.
This bloke was one that got away, not filleted but battered.
He lived to swim another day and that is all that mattered.
The shark? He lives to tell the tale. The due date duly noted.
His comments in the Fishtail news have all been read and quoted.
And once again a line is crossed ‘tween animals and men .
Be wary, do not show contempt, be respectful to them.
For we can live together interact with harmony,
but if we think they're OK to eat – Fair’s fair, don’t you agree?
Maureen Clifford © 12/12
