Dedicated to the magnificent African Elephants
Please sign the petition to stop Zimbabwe
from exporting more baby elephants to China
A horizon stitched in a delicate gold thread
Large drops of sunshine flaunting a deep orange red
The drum roll of Africa pulsating in each elephant’s heart beat
Large leathery rumps basking…..relaxed in the sultry heat
Whispering leaves harmonise…celebrating summer’s gentle breeze
Embracing mud caked elephant calves frolicking with ease
The electric sky stretches high above this sun burnt
land
Elephants parading the African skyline….massive and grand
Creamy scythe like tusks…trunks so versatile and tender
Lumbering past…cloaked in wrinkled robes of splendour
Mile upon mile of dusty golden tales they weave
Keeping vigil over silent bones…they sorrow and they grieve
Loxodonta Africana…..proud of their god given treasures
Kissed by the mellow sun…rejoicing in life’s pleasures
A shimmering mirage as they amble in the hot midday heat
A colliding of giants where elephants and continent meet
Invisible whistling winds…graceful with nature’s song
Caressing this
Timeless land where these magnificent giants belong
Africa’s elephants full of rhythm….a vital life source
Majestic and noble….a powerful magnetic force
Elephants boxed and crated…exported into servitude……Forced to be become compliant
An ultimate betrayal of these enigmatic giants
Africa without elephants….evaporated memories thrown to the
dry wind
Giants robbed of an existence….by those who have sinned
As custodians of this earth….we hold their destiny in the palms
of our hands
Ghostly shadows of giants haunting an arid African land
Let’s give them the skills and knowledge to win
This is the most incredible poem I have ever read to describe the African elephant. The chills I have will never leave my soul, nor will the battle of tears burning at my eyes. Bless you poet laureate for the work of art you have bestowed upon us, the wildlife conservation activists, the African elephant, Africa, and humanity itself…
It is very cruel to part these baby elephants from their mothers, no more elephants must leave this country
Beautiful poem dedicated to the African Elie. Jen once again well done xxx
Beautiful poetry as usual Jenny??
Such sad beautiful poetry. Jen you are so talented.
Jenny you always say the right words! These baby’s should never be taken from their mothers. Sad but beautifully descriptive poetry.
Trade in wildlife needs to have a worldwide ban. You brilliant poetry will help to unite and motivate people to demand an end….
Brilliant!!!! I love it….we are custodians of our earth…more people need to take notice of the destruction!!!! Thankyou for all you do!! Xxx
A beautifully writtem poem again Jen. Lets us all pray that no more ellies are exported to China – ever !!