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spotty dotty cat (the cheetah's race for survival)
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Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Friday, August 01, 2003
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why must you run so fast
spotty dotty cat
why don't you slow down
must you run like that
i've got to run
i'm running to survive
running, running
that's how i stay alive
there's prey to catch
my babies are hungry
running, running
there is no rest for me
my babies are not food
predators do not care
running, running
it's no wonder we're rare
i'm very endangered
i run to stay ahead
running, running
keeps me from being dead
that's why they run so fast
the lovely cheetah cat
cheetahs can't slow down
or they'll be gone...just. like. THAT.
(c) karla dorman, 2003
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HELP SAVE THE ENDANGERED CHEETAH.
Fewer than 10,000 cheetahs remain in
the world; in the last 50 years, this
beautiful creature (which has been
clocked at speeds of over 60 miles an
hour for short distances) has become
EXTINCT in at least 13 countries.
To find out more about cheetahs:
www.fossilrim.org
www.fortworthzoo.org
www.dallaszoo.com
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| Reviewed by David Knight |
8/2/2003 |
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| With so many wildlife documentaries about we risk becoming desensitised. |
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| Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster |
8/2/2003 |
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| Terrific write...and links. |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
8/2/2003 |
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excellent piece karla!!
love
tinka |
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| Reviewed by Kay P Devenish |
8/2/2003 |
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You are really wonderful to do this excellent poem
every bit of information helps
to draw attention to the plight of the cheetah....well done and thank you for standing up and making this worthwhile statement.
Best wishes
from
kay. |
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| Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan |
8/1/2003 |
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Thanks for the info and the great read..
Your island friend..
Jenni |
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| Reviewed by L M (Reader) |
8/1/2003 |
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A sad situation.
good write.
LM |
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| Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson |
8/1/2003 |
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Ashamed that this happens
Some day humans will be EXTINCT too.......
Your friend........Ron |
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| Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader) |
8/1/2003 |
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| loved it |
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| Reviewed by Kate Clifford |
8/1/2003 |
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| Thanks for the info and the sharing. Wonderful write. |
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| Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader) |
8/1/2003 |
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I never cheated in my life
Oh you mean the real cheeatah
Nevermind!!!
great informative write someone should stop the slaughter |
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| Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) |
8/1/2003 |
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| Well said, 10.000 oh dear(: |
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| Reviewed by Christine Morell |
8/1/2003 |
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An excellent piece karla..very well done
Love
~Chrissie xx |
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| Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw) |
8/1/2003 |
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Karla, this is so neat!!!!!! I love cats! Any size! I've always wanted my own lion....Thank you for this....
In Spirit,
Bear |
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| Reviewed by E T Waldron |
8/1/2003 |
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| I love all animals and the cheetah is so special, I'm in awe of their speed and beauty! Great write Karla! |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
8/1/2003 |
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| excellent observations of the cheetah's plight; we must do all we can to save this incredibly beautiful animal! outstanding write! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, karen lynn. :( |
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