I know that I am sitting too far away from home and by distance alone I am removed from the ugly realities of poaching taking place on the ground. However my heart breaks each and every time I hear of another poaching incident and this is my way of trying to raise awareness of the plight of African Elephants to make up for my absence on the ground.
Soul of ‘Africa’…an elephant taken too soon
His mother’s life cruelly stolen…….wheeling vultures circling way up high
A foul and oppressive presence….under the lonely electric sky
A wretched place of solitude….his small elephant heart pounding….stretching tight
Terror his only companion…feeding off his horrific plight
Brooding trees….silent witnesses….heavy in their despair
Russet dust hangs motionless….breathless panic fills the air
Gentle hands reassuring….holding his broken elephant heart
An aura of calm and peace… desperate to replace the fear tearing him apart
The quiet of the evening sunset slips gently into a sultry night
A myriad of twinkling stars…beacons of hope shining bright
Small wrinkled trunk unfurling….courage in his stance
With each precious footprint…fighting for his second chance
Moyo and Matabele….elephant hearts opened wide
Embracing little ‘Africa’…compassion on their side
A gentle and fading heartbeat…surrounded by warmth and love
Touched by the hush of death and taken from above
The golden thread of life fragile…’Africa’ now flying on the back of the wind
Another victim of the evils of poaching….a deadly sin
Roxy and all her team at Wild Is Life
My loving thoughts are with you all… my heart pounds with Zimbabwean pride
As you bestow a second chance of life… to these precious animals by your side
You are
A gentle whispering wind and the peace of harmony it sings
One of the earth’s finest custodians for the life and hope you bring.
Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful Jenny made me cry?
Darling little “Africa”…… Your suffered such a tragic little life, having to witness such unnessasary tragic and loss of your mother and family. Your Gaurdian Angels, Roxy and the Zen team, tried so very hard to comfort you and pull you through. Unfortunately, being a huge loss to us all, you little body could not pull through any longer. At least you experienced some love in your last few days. Every time we think of you, our hearts ache. May you rest in peace, little innocent darling. You are sorely missed by all animal lovers, all over the world. God Bless your little soul!
Such sad and touching beautiful words, my heart aches for little “Africa” and all the beautiful animals that lose their lives due to man’s heartless greed.
Too much has happened to all our wildlife. My heart breaks for them . thank you to all who work tirelessly to do what they Our souls are broken
A very beautiful tribute to a precious little soul who saw so much suffering in his short life. Thank you for your beautiful words.
I am so proud to be your daughter….your writing is beautiful and the way that you raise the awareness of these incredible animals and the amazing people on the ground is just awe inspiring….thank you for whst you do xxxx