Saving the Krill

Whales are magnificent creatures,
Move effortlessly through seas,
Enrich our lives with their size
And their acceptance of man.

On a March Sunday in Maui
Your are guaranteed a sighting
Often with baby in tow.
Surely we must save the whale?

But, alas, there is a problem.
A blue whale has a large appetite
Eats more than pounds a day,
Approximately 10,000 krill at a sitting.

I do not support Dunsberry.
The suggestion of “nuking the whales” is extreme.
However, the planned parent approach
Has been brought to our attention.

Who are we?
We are the “Save the Krill” society.
A small dedicated group
That recognizes the Krills “right to life”

Are Krills intelligent? Who knows?
What is their role in the grand scheme?
Why have few recognized
Their tragedy each time a whale is saved.

To right this egregious wrong
Several of us “right thinking”
Defenders of little guy
Have banded together.

If we can avoid the birth
Of just one baby blue whale
We will save approximately 3,650,000 Krills
In a single year.

To this end we have been working, tirelessly,
On creating a whale contraceptive.
This project is not without some large problems.
But we believe the product is within our reach.

So far getting cooperative whales,
Who will wear the contraceptive,
Or volunteers to assist the whale
Have not been forthcoming.

Currently we are researching whale sterilization.
This could be easily accomplished
With the help of about 50 people
Willing to position a whale correctly.

We of the Save the Krill Society
Remain hopeful that you,
And the caring people you know,
Will join our cause.

Submitted
Jerry Greenspan
President, Save the Krill Society

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