
‘The Gift Of Life’
Rugged bush softened by an aureate glow
Secrets beguiled by golden ripples murmuring as they flow
Radiant star lit heavens veiled in a silvery light
Gossamer clouds like a whisper….eerie in their flight
Trees robed in leafy splendour…reaching for the moon
The Sun burnt land pulsates gently as flirting insects croon
Yipping jackals with yellow darting eyes
Cackling hyenas and the night jar’s mournful cry
Whining mosquitoes….ferocious in their blood lust
Flighty wildebeest kicking up the golden dust
The night air trembles as tawny lions vent with a deep throated roar
Stately giraffe loping…..elegant and tall
Strutting warthogs….tails quivering up high
Liquid brown eyes of the kudu…..so endearing and shy
Chittering vervet monkeys ……barking and aggressive baboons
Sultry breath of Africa embracing these warm tunes
Gilt-edged sunrise blown in on a warm seductive breeze
Bewitching in its beauty as it splashes through the trees
Pods of hippo hug the shallows….salutations fill the morning air
Bulrushes bowed down…swaying….as if in silent prayer
Cocky, snorting rhino…..majestic in their stance
Elephants…the soul of Africa….hold the power to enhance
Africa’s undertakers sailing way up high
A trail of blood red…fragmented reflections across the azure sky
A symphony of life beating to a rhythmic African drum
Sweet smelling buffalo dung steaming in the morning sun
Angry charcoal clouds smolder…. igniting the dark sky
Unleashing stinging needle like rain with a thunderous cry
All nature’s miracles……she has shared these gifts with us for free
Powerful flowing rivers, magnificent wildlife and life giving trees
White horses caressing the powerful breakers…..salty in their embrace
The ocean’s endless movement veiled in turquoise lace
Rich marine life caught in nets and waves of plastic
The incoming waters churning..filthy and drastic
Human greed and corruption….a bloody trail…this poaching war
Rampant destruction of habitat and wildlife….we cannot ignore
These irreplaceable riches….we all have a stake
The destiny of our world…..us
Humans have the power to preserve or to break
On this sun burnt continent….for peace we must pray
Our duty as custodians…to ensure a brand new day
Chengeta Wildlife provides essential training and support to the heroes
Absolutely beautiful as usual Jenny
Loved it Jen….words of liquid gold once again……
Am left feeling empty….and yet because of people like you we keep up the fight. We are all custodians of our world and we each of us have the power to do something. …thankyou for your indpirational committment. I am very proud of you xxx
This is so poignant Jenny. Memorable and moving. Thank you.