Angeline
Poet Chick
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Yes I was horrified but not totally surprised. I lived near Miami for a year as a young child (like preschool age) and I remember having a very realistic-looking stuffed baby alligator. I assume it was synthetic (and not some weird taxidermy) but I'm not sure. It felt real right down to the leathery skin and sharp teeth. And I recall they sold these things in all the souvenir shops. They were very popular. Who the hell would give such a thing to a little kid, I know! And yet I'd see other kids with them. Go figure. It was another time.re your 'wow', Angeline, on my koala poem... it's horrific, right? as an adult, i am genuinely disgusted these marsupials were ever permitted to be hunted and skinned and made into toys and tourist keepsakes. at the same time, i perfectly recall how i loved it, not knowing any better.
in my thinking, it's akin to children brought up with racism or deep religious views that, today, are often (rightly) looked upon as 'wthf???!'
But to put the focus back on poetry your poem is excellent. When I read something that evokes a strong, visceral reaction like that from me I know it's the good stuff!