Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Najin and Fatu

Mother Najin, daughter Fatu,

Last of northern white rhinos that

Still remain alive, just these two

In their protected habitat.

For centuries, poachers have killed

These rhinos only for their horn,

And lucrative contracts fulfilled.

But no new offspring can be born

To either mother or daughter.

They must be guarded all the time

To prevent a greedy slaughter.

Poachers just wait to do this crime.

It's hoped these last two live in peace,

But threats against them will not cease.