The African bush in sunsets golden hue…..a magical place full of different species of
animals, bird life and insects.
Elephants help maintain forest and savanna ecosystems for other species, and are integrally tied to rich biodiversity.
Beyond the edge of the sunsets golden hue
Dusty evening hangs motionless….nightfall soon due
Crickets thrum to an African beat
An endless sky of stars twinkle….as night time they greet
Africa’s bush drenched in ethereal moon light
The hoarse cough of a leopard…..a night jar takes flight
Rich heady scents linger….beguiled by the silvery moon
A throaty roar of a lion….a deep reverberating boom
The mighty baobab….ghostly in its stance
Mystical and Ancient….holds the power to enhance
The liquid murmur of a river….a tumultuous flow
Moon beams float gently…casting an eerie glow
As moonlight slumbers….a thousand watchful eyes
A gilt edged dawn as darkness dies
Blades of grass adorned with tears of morning dew
Clear and iridescent….the sun light peeks through
Birds stretching their wings…soaring the invisible breeze
Nature’s melodies in the leaves rustling through the trees
Faithful Askaris flank his creased and weathered old sides
Youthful and strong….majestic in their strides
Thick powerful trunks swaying…back and forth with ease
Flaunting their strength….large ears fanning the breeze
Creamy scythe like tusks bejewel their proud and noble heads
Pondering the rhythm of life with each silent tread
Drawn into deep shadows…softened by a golden gauzy haze
Wrapped in cloaks of solace….they embrace the mellow day
Caressing bones and sharing sorrow where elephants have once bled
Their existence hanging in the balance….A fragile life thread
Man….a well groomed predator setting a destructive pace
Devouring nature’s riches from this magical place
We strengthen those who protect wildlife and promote harmony between
man and nature through a philosophy of respect….
Wow Jen , so beautifully written and captures the African bush as we know it. Keep up the good work!!!
Once again you have captured the essence of Africa. Wonderful poem Jen. xx
Absolutely stunning!!!!! Beautiful!!!! You are incredibly talented….so proud xxx