She became part of their clan;
to protect these gentle beasts
and save their lush verdant lands,
She fought to the end.
Writing Prompt
Write a Kouta or quatrain (four-line poem) in any style or format. This contest only requires four lines in any style with no restriction on word or syllable counts. Rhymes or alliteration is not required but is allowed.
Kouta or quatrain poem Contest Winner
Author Notes
On Earth Day , Dian Fossey s work to save the Gorillas of the Mountains in Rwanda should be remembered.
Her legacy continues today after her murder in 1985 at the age of 54. She gave her life to conserve these magnificent creatures from poachers and encroaching farmers/ settlers.
Her life is depicted in the film Gorillas in the Mist.
