Draped in coats of grey wrinkles….silent ambling treads
Creamy scythe like tusks… bejewelling proud and noble heads
Ancient souls….warmth surrounding their hearts
Matriarch and daughters bound together….until death do they part
Mystical ivory steeped in greed and fears
A fusion of genes…passed down over thousands of years
Powerful free swinging trunks….large ears fanning the breeze
Magical auras surround them and music in the trees
Fighting for the species is long overdue
Tuskers as majestic as mountains….we are left with but a few
Guardians of the bush…hearts beating to a powerful thrum
A growl of thunder in them stirs and there is a battle to be won
Sharing their knowledge with rangers….and educating the East
War on the scourge of poaching and destruction….
Sadly Africa’s beast
We train those who are wildlife’s first line of defense against poachers and poaching syndicates.
I pray for an Africa where….
Moonbeams spill gently….a soothing silvery light
Peace spreading gentle wings….blessings in the night
A whispering wind and the prayer it sings
Soft echoes in the dark and the hope it brings
Midnight’s mantle hung with a myriad of stars
The endless heavens shining down…on the wildlife… from afar
A fiery sunrise bathing the morning in aureate light
Warm lingering scents melting away…the cool of the night
An eagle celebrates…cleaving the air way up high
Overflowing shadows of content under the electric blue sky
Many battles for freedom…still to be fought
Saving Africa’s wildlife from this tragic onslaught
Beautiful pen, beautifully written.
May your prayers and supplications for these wonderful animals be fulfilled.
Beautiful words creating a picture of ancient and majestic souls being hurt by man’s desperation and greed. Thank you Jenny.
Beautiful words and poem Jenny. So terribly sad at what is happening in Zimbabwe. Killing and destruction of God’s beautiful animals because of greed & ignorance.
Beautiful writing as usual Jenny??
What an awesome and beautiful tribute to these majestic but gentle giants of Africa…Thank you, Jenny!
So beautiful Jen and I’m sure you received a tremendous applause. You do so much in representing these magnificent beasts. Few understand their plight until they have shared any time with them.
Jen your brilliant poem written and read at your presentation to Rotarians in Brackley was extremely well received and appreciated by all present!!!!
Beautiful words Jen. Your awareness campaign is reaching many! Great work!