His Eyes

This text highlights the story of a majestic creature, the silverback gorilla, whose eyes reflect a forgotten time when the earth was lush and green. It emphasizes the freedom and beauty of his kingdom, untouched by man's cruelty. The text describes the gorilla's experiences of enjoying the forest's scent, feasting on leaves and fruit, and playing in the river. The silverback is portrayed as a proud and intelligent creature, sadly hunted for trade. The text encourages us to appreciate the uniqueness of this species before it becomes extinct, and to take action to end such cruelty. His eyes tell a story, which has long been forgotten, Of when the earth was his kingdom, so lush and green, When he was free in his own land to walk without fear, And the effects of man's cruelty was never seen. The scent of the forest in rose-tinged streaks of dawn, Breakfasting on leaves and fruit, succulent and sweet, Water play at the river's edge, basking in the sun's rays, Days when he felt fresh, damp leaves beneath his feet. Mighty silverback, proud and tall, master of all he surveyed, A gentle giant frolicking with his young in his rich verdant domain, A creature of intelligence and sentience, viciously hunted for trade, In the burnished setting of the sun, eyes shy with tears of pain. So look upon him, and marvel at his species so unique, Before his like is relegated to dusty museum pieces. Enjoy his glory while you can, before he slowly fades to dust, For such a high cost will have to pay, before such cruelty ceases.