This is the story,
Of Leer and Lore.
Who live in the water,
Near the shore.
They party no end,
With family and friend,
Until that sound at the door.
A boat cannot know,
Of the danger below,
To the manatees Lore and Leer.
Please hear my cry,
Please don’t let them die,
We can save them – you and I.
December 1984