Human hazardous
actions cause unthinkable
harm; strong will to live
Allow me to introduce to you Silent Knight…
a Sea Lion of strength and courage,
who endured 5 bullets to his head,
leaving him blind in both eyes.
Instead of giving up the fight,
he now happily thrives on life in the local zoo,
with the help of kind-hearted humans nursing him back to health.
This is only one heartwarming story of mammals struggling to live
after human’s thoughtless and heartless acts of violence.
All of the stories touched and tugged at our hearts~ ♥
Baydreamer 
How true! Lovely haiku.
Thanks, David, I’m glad he’s doing fine now~
This is beautiful Haiku and a heart wrenching story. Bless his beautiful heart.
I could cry for him. And smile too as he now seems to have a good life.
Christine xx
Thanks, Christine, I got teary-eyed for both of us. I’m glad this is somewhat of a happy ending and that he’s doing fine, even without his sight. It breaks my heart knowing how cruel humans can be to helpless animals of all kinds…thanks for stopping by. I’ll be over your way soon! xx
Lauren
Wow, that’s amazing! Can’t wrap my head around cruelty, at all. God bless your Monday, Lauren–love, sis Caddo
I feel the same way, Caddo! Humans being cruel to animals is just incomprehensible…love ya, sis! xo
I get so upset at such cruelty, and then so warmed by those who step in to try to redress the balance towards the good mankind can do. Your haiku is powerful, Lauren.
I agree with you, Diane, and thank you for your compassionate words! xo
Cute!
Thanks!
I just want to hug Silent Knight! What a magnificent spirit he has! Thank goodness for his loving caretakers and healers. Let us STOP injuring these precious co-citizens of our planet!
I agree with you, Rose! It is truly heartbreaking to think that people can be cruel to animals of any kind! xo
Sad story but a wonderful new beginning…it really touches the heart.. Thanks for sharing!
Your words are perfect, Wendell, yes, a wonderful new beginning~Hugs!
Another poignant one from you, dear Lauren! Keep penning, my friend. hugs.
Thanks so much, Shaheen, it’s nice to see you again, too! Hugs and Love!
beautiful and heartbreaking story!
It is, isn’t it, PJ? Thanks for stopping by! xx
Beautiul Haiku Lauren..its heartbreaking to see how some humans would go to any extent for money…
thank god for the angels who are taking care of that cute brave sea lion
Thanks, Soma, and your words are also true to the situation…sad, but thankful for those who take care and nurse them back to health…xo
the haiku is amazing and i totally relate to it.
the sea lion story is just so sad… 😦
Thanks so much, Nanda, these stories are definitely heart tugging, aren’t they? xo 🙂
lovely Haiku, Lauren. I’m happy to hear the Sea lion survived. Us human are in lot of cases not the animal’s best friend as we should.
Ciao, Francina
Thanks, Francina, and you’re so right…it boggles my brain as to how people can be cruel to animals. But, I’m glad his story was happy, too! xoxo
What a mixture of emotions – so sad but also happy that he survived. I haven’t heard of this happening to sea lions but it also happens to seals around here. I wonder if it’s the fishermen doing it since they see sea lions and seals as competition for the fish. Sometimes, the world is just too sad. I don’t see how anyone could ever shoot these loving, magnificent animals.
I agree, Sheila, it’s beyond heartbreaking,but, as you said, I’m happy he survived and is doing great, even without his sight. There were so many to choose from for us to “adopt” so we’ll probably go back and do this again…it makes you feel good that you’re doing something for the “cause.” 🙂
That lovely, Lauren! I can understand cruelty though. Hugs xoxo
Thanks, Deb, and I can’t either! xoxo
Oh my! How very touching! So glad he lived to be an inspiration!
Celeste
Me, too, Celeste! These stories are true heart “tuggers,” aren’t they?
“Silent Knight” – what a wonderful name for this beautiful creature! Man’s inhumanity to man, animals and nature is often powerfully tragic … but so can his kindnesses be powerfully beautiful and healing. This brought tears to my eyes; a perfect Haiku, my friend. ~ Love, Julie xoxox
I loved his name, too, and thought it perfect for him, Julie! And you’re right, man’s kindness surely outweighs the inhumanity…it brought tears to me, too! Love ya! xoxo
Man is so destructive. It is amazing though that Silent Knight has survived and has humanitarians to care for him. I’m sure he’s the start of the zoo and get much love.
This is such an amazing story with a happy ending and I’d love to visit him someday, too! Thanks, Kim!
I mostly feel sad and dismay to all who don’t know how to respect the life of our animals, I am hats off for those who help silent Knight to recover, this is a powerful haiku my friend…
I totally agree with you, Lane, and thank you very much! Hugs!
Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing his plight and survival, it is appreciated, Penny