Dawn explodes like fire on this harsh and timeless land
Flames of sunlight bursts licking the veld with a golden hand
Maintain Bull stands warming his back against the dawn
The essence of nature in the sun bronzed morn
Ears fanning the breeze: magnificent in his stance
Majestic and powerful with the power to enhance
Lord of the land: celebrating the new day
Mountain Bull and his huge heart a vital part of this slendour
in every way
Tracking and stalking: lethal and silent
Spears held high: menacing and violent
Mountain Bull sweeps his trunk across the sky
A terrified look in his rheumy eye
The pungent stench of death hangs in the air
Mountain Bulls heart pounding in fear
Tears trickle slowly reflecting his horror
His nightmare of violence, pain and sorrow
Men reach for their axes with unquenchable greed
Moving in close without conscience or creed
Ivory tusks his personal treasure
Butchered from his face for man’s pleasure
Long 46 years of life, stolen
Mangled grey silence in a heap
The first drops of rain: the angels weep
This brutal greed of man needs to end now!
That’s a beautiful poem and yes, you’re dam straight I’m mad too. This is an outrage. To have such a gorgeous bull killed and left like that makes me sick.
Incredible poetry…you are amazing keep going you are reaching people! Xxx
Beautiful poem this butchery must stop now. This bull had survived all these years and ended in this cruel and violent way, just breaks my heart.
Such a beautiful poem.He lives now in memory and words only.
A crime ,to take what were his.and his alone ,to carve some trinket for some rich mans whim.
They di not get his Teeth,so his death has been in vain.Even if they took them,his death would still be in vain.
Dearest Mountain Bull,may you fly on the wings of love for eternity,and may your journry be blissful.xxx