A sun kissed horizon welcomes the new years dawn
Gilt edged clouds languish….seduced by the warmth of early morn
Sunshine like powdered gold filters through the trees
Tantalising scents drift….buffeted by the breeze
Early morning choruses …..throats swollen with bird song
Thrown to the wind….powerful and strong
Africa’s tawny pelt ripples….rustling under the wide open sky
Majestic mountains stretch….reaching up high
Midges rise and hang motionless…mellow in the sun
The birth of a new year has only just begun
My wish for 2017
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Swirling whirlwinds and balmy heat
Elephant herds parading…the continent throbbing beneath their feet
Their deep rumbles rolling with resounding applause
Chattering monkeys fall silent…comical as they pause
A crash of rhino….noble heads held high with pride
Tall and stately giraffe with their lolloping stride
Pronking springbok and grotesque baobab trees
Fast fresh flowing rivers undulating with ease
Grunting hippos and barking baboon
Trees swaying gently…dancing to a merry tune
Strutting warthogs…tails like aerials held high
Haunting call of a fish eagle cruising the sky
On wings of spun gold…butterflies soar on the breeze
Basking lizards peer skywards…fearful as they freeze
Slender cheetah….speed on their side
Bad tempered buffalo…lethal horns held out wide
With tail swishing and a deep throated roar
The king of beasts swaggers….menacing and tall
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To all the wildlife rangers….their dedication and valour defined
Their journeys in adulthood gallant…selflessness in mind
Brave in their ongoing battle…protecting the wildlife from mankind
Deepest respect to each and every one of you….and harmony may you find
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Compassion unfurling…..the white dove of peace spreading her wings
May 2017 see darkness fading….as harmony sings
Rangers risk their lives to protect wildlife….we give them the skills and knowledge needed