This poem was inspired by a comment Larry Laverty made on one of the posts I shared. He
said ‘A future for the little ones. Peace for the big ones’ with a beautiful photo of
an elephant.
We need to start giving back to our natural world to ensure a bright
future for us all.
A Future For The Little Ones….
A warm and sticky breeze frolics…ruffling the azure sky
The solace of untrampled lands and clouds drifting by
Ancient trees full of life….boasting of massive girth
Knobbly roots burrowing deep within the earth
Sunshine like liquid gold spilling from above
A symphony…a rustling and the mournful call of a dove
Sultry scents melting away …..into the cool of the night
Moonbeams teasing with a silvery light
Pain behind her wrinkled visage….deep fissured trunk held up high
Her great elephant heart pounding…..she lets out a cry
An agonizing stab…..she starts to bear down
Trumpets of joy as her baby begins to crown
Deep rumbles roll with a thunderous applause
An impenetrable wall of tusk and muscle….as one the cows pause
Tender trunks welcoming….their eyes reflecting the warmth of early morning sun
A miracle of new life…..has just begun
Tottering and clumsy….she clambers to her feet
Her small heart pulsing to an African beat
I dream of these great lands from memories past
A rich diversity of wildlife wandering on plains so vast
Time is of the essence for every breath that we take
The rising sun will bear witness on changes we make
Secure a future for our natural world….as solid as granite outcrops
weathered by wind and rain
Bestow peace on the wildlife…..my heart hammers with pain
Become a beacon….a beam of hope and light
A voice for the voiceless….and a future shining bright
We strengthen those who protect wildlife and promote harmony between man and nature through a philosophy of RESPECT.
Take a look at our website….we are a huge part of the solution
Image of mum and elephant by Four Oaks and bought on Shutterstock