The Residents of Kruger Park

Take a drive through Kruger Park, 

behold the wonders within.

Don't dare set foot on solid ground

if you value the life you live.

Each creature has a part to play

you'll see them all if you stay.

Strength, fear ... wings, horns

their place defined since they were born.

Strength & beauty radiate power 

and intimidate their foe with horns and antlers

yet at whistling winds they recoil,

their main defense, a cloud of soil.

Enchanted by spots & stripes

a light in my heart ignites.

Gentle eyes, unsure,

lock with mine, I'm mesmerized

Glance down and what do I see?

Cold blooded creatures wandering past me.

Beady little eyes that do not blink

and one set so evil my heart sinks.

Nearby the crocodile, a bird begins to wade

yet blessed with wings its life is saved

Take flight, high up into the sky

the only true escape from predators eyes

Safety in numbers is particularly true

for a herd of elephants passing through.

These elephants on parade

all predators are sure to evade. 

A familiar face catches my eye

Any fear, I must be sure to hide

The bold baboon strolling by

will attack if it is worth his time.

Take a drive through Kruger Park, 

behold the wonders within.

Don't dare set foot on solid ground

if you value the life you live.

Creatures, together completing the chain

all coexist and hope to maintain.

While predators are rare, prey thrives

and the residents of Kruger Park manage to survive.

Strength & Beauty

Spots & Stripes

Say Cheese!!!

Cold Blooded

Take Flight 

Elephants on Parade

 The Bold Baboon