This poem is dedicated to all those fighting on the side of the magnificent animals
to ensure their survival and place in Africa.
Magical moments stored within my mind
Reels of memories….never hard to find
Dusty dreams weaving harmonies as they tantalise and tease
The melancholy call of the fish eagle… cruising empty air pockets with ease
Electric skies and shimmering heat
Rain clouds dancing to a random beat
The wide African horizon softened by a flaxen haze
Passionate undulating rivers and sun burnt days
The African bush dressed in russet clothes
Sun kissed pulse between their toes
An orchestra of nightlife seducing the fading light
Evening shadows lengthen….creeping into the night
African half moon….shy in the sky
A myriad of stars…like beacons of hope…twinkling up high
Organza spider webs bejeweled with crystals of dew
A fresh glow of morning enhanced by a golden hue
A land steeped in traditions….and rich with game
Pungent and sticky scents igniting the flame
The fire of belonging raging deep inside
A desire to protect…. our heritage…our pride
Haunted by the evening lullaby …..memories of my home
A land where the magnificent animals roam
These wondrous scenes are ours to hold
Ours to embrace and ours to enfold
A new dawn will soon show compassion’s face
Ensuring all creatures…. a safe and everlasting place.
You have such an incredible talent – I feel like I am there!!!! Well done and thankyou for what you do! Xxxx I loved it!
As usual Jenny beautifully written poem as I close my eyes I am there. Xx
Beautiful! Just made me SO homesick!
Your way with words is like pictures in the mind brought on instantly with spectacular assembly of smells and vivid imaginations……
Oh Jen, you put into words the thoughts of so many. Thank you xx
Once again, even if only for a while, you transport us ” home”……beautiful !!! Thank you Jen. xx
Jen simply beautiful and I felt I was sitting in the middle of the African bush !!!
Your way with words is Magical…bringing a flood of memories of home and bush and animals….
Have just read this again after our fundraising day….simply beautiful. ..