Rustling leaves harmonise with the call of late afternoon
Indigo shadows deepen and crickets croon
Warm sticky evening ushered in on a gentle breeze
Fiery backdrop: music through the trees
Crossing the twilight: large ears wide spread
A circle of harmony like a halo above her head
Rumbling gently she ambles into the night
Disappearing herd lost in peace and quiet
Twinkling starlight slips through the canopy of trees
Mosquitoes humming breathlessly as they taunt and tease
Proud and dignified Matriarch: quiet in her mind
A breathtaking glimpse into her world: her kind
Shoulder to shoulder they push and tussle
An impenetrable wall of tusks and muscle
Night shadows soon drift and darkness fades
An explosion of dawn welcomes an elephant parade
Fold upon fold of wrinkles rolling from side to side
Footprints of Africa: Africa’s pride
Dewy mist hangs like gossamer lace
Warmth spreading like sunshine in this magical place
Bronzed by the golden kiss of early morning
A tranquil chorus of birds and a fish eagle soaring
These amazing giants are a part of our wonderful African land
Moving silently like dancers: majestic and grand
Where there is life there is hope: we continue to fight
Wildlife guardians putting wrongs to right
Human footprints leave their ugly scars on the land
China: please you hold their destiny in your hands
Time disappears in dusky sunlight and smoke
Time to change: wear compassion’s cloak
Elephants, Rhinos and wildlife dear
Extinction, China is a gut wrenching fear
My childish promise to an elephant lying dead on the land
To help stop this destruction from the human hand
Beautiful. And very interesting.
I wish I could help too. So far away, in a cold country where elephants are already almost fantasy, signing petitions and reposting info. But still they die and numbers dwindle. I can only dream of them and hope together all our little or big efforts stop this sad state of affairs.
anything I can do, I would
Rachel ????????
Your writing is just beautiful – I always feel I am there with the Eles and I can smell Africa – just because of your descriptions!!! I feel sad, and angry – but I know that we are doing what we can for now….I am so proud of you! love you lots and love reading your poems and blog! xxx
Just love your blog Jen….
wonderful.wooow.i like that.
I have read your writings before and admire your wonderful talent of putting words we warriors would like to say . You say how it is and I admire you for it. Always makes me cry
Superb Jen, beautiful words, you bring Africa and these magnificent precious animals to life. Love your blog x
Magnificent words, as are the Ellies you write about. Thsnk you Jen..