Undulating with powerful rhythm…pulsating with Nature’s song
Coursing through the valley…fit, supple and strong
Fractured water reflecting a troubled carmine sky
Wash of deep crimson shadows….human footprints skulking by
…..
And
Following close behind….
He moves with restless strides … wearing a furrowed frown and shading bloodshot eyes
Fighting his way…
Through swirling dust and squadrons of flies
Pausing only to listen…journeying on his quest
Fighting the scourge of corruption…giving of his best
Cloaked in courage, he crouches down….
Reading the signs
Weaving a tale from footprints…marring the sun burnt ground
The restless traveller settles…his back safe against a knobbly tree
Loaded weapon resting….heavy on his knee
Bathed in the last of the warm coppery light
Breathing gently….waiting for the ghosts of the night
The air quivers under the reflection of an eerie silvery moon
Deep rumbles of grief from the elephants….taken too soon
Misty shadows of giants linger…caressing his troubled soul
Fueling the fire of passion…protection…his life role
Wrapped in the coat of darkness…keen and watchful eyes
Rustling in the undergrowth…wind echoing the cries
Each new day brings riches…a sky as high as it is wide
Branches bow to whisper…Mother Nature’s on his side
Eagles cleave the air…wing feathers glinting in the morning sun
Fish glide in the shallows…
The travellers heart…a throbbing drum
Tangled jesse bush…stitched with gauzy webs
Mopani smoke wafting…he tracks with silent treads
Racing the restless hands of time… warmth pushing him from the east
War on the scourge of corruption…sadly ‘Africa’s beast’
The restless traveller continues…his intentions crystal clear
Protection of Africa’s Wildlife
Our heritage
We all hold dear
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May they stay forever safe.
I really wish there were more arieclts like this on the web.
That is a really beautiful poem – heros of the bush x….and you are our hero modern day Bard x
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Absolutely incredible poem….I loved it!! So proud if you and grateful to all the men and women on the ground!
Jen awesome! If it wasn’t for people like you and all involved to protect our game against corruption I shudder to think! Keep up the good work x