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IN DEFENSE OF THE REALM by Dieter Carlton
a poem for which the artist wrote as follows ...


Though gentle as they usually are
One should not push these creatures far

They wander graceful with their own
All others they would leave alone

But, Oh, their ivory tusks behold
Whose values very much like gold

Would lure the greedy poachers all
Who seek to take all they could haul

To near extinction they were slain
Relentless though they still remain

But timid they are not indeed
For when they're pushed, a mighty breed

Whose strength one cannot overwhelm
When they're IN DEFENSE OF THE REALM

Dieter Carlton is a well-known American artist whose works have won numerous top awards in top-rated art shows and venues throughout the U.S., as well as world-wide web art contests. He is also an award-winning cartoonist and has appeared in many popular artist publications. Carlton is particularly recognized for his detailed knowledge of structural elements and the many scientific aspects of art and is called upon to perform lecture tours on this highly esoteric subject. He has judged and has served as juror for many top shows throughout the U.S. and writes critical reviews for the arts section of various newspapers and magazines. Carlton works in oils, pastels, acrylics, water color, color pencil and computer digital media. Carlton is...