My dad killed this elephant for fun

Blonde haired
And bushy tailed
Proud as punch I
My dad killed this elephant
I wondered why

For fun is what he told me
And it looks peaceful too
Eyes closed like he is sleeping
Body askew

Dad is a hunter
Yea he is strong
Thats what he does all day
Some think he is wrong

But he says its because of him
The animals are here
By killing the weaker ones
Strong ones appear

He gave me his gun
And told me to say
That my dad kills elephants
And thats why its okay

But I don’t believe this
Its not fair to me
He gave me his gun and said
Smile naturally

But whatever he told me
I don’t think its fair
And Mum says she hates it
She hates that I am there

She thinks dad is just wrong
To go out an kill
Innocent animals
Their blood to spill

As for conservation
She thinks thats unfair
She says you don’t have to kill
Just be aware

So now I regret that I sat there and said
Dad killed it for fun
Such a vile watershed

That beautiful animal seconds before
Was alive and was breathing
So what was it for

Fun how can death be fun dad I said
Just shut your trap and sod off to bed!