Sadly remembering Cecil
Such sadness to hear that the beautiful lion Cecil was killed. I wrote a few words this morning to remember him….
Remembering…
I never met you Cecil
But even so I grieve
That you became someone’s trophy
So staggering to believe.
You were much loved from a distance
Respected across your land
So cruelly taken from us
By a human’s evil hand.
What legacy you leave us?
What lesson must we learn?
To turn minds away from violence
And hearts to wildlife concern.
We must remember you were BORN FREE
God’s creature made to roam
Amongst soulful wilds of Africa
Your ever loving home.
I dedicate these words to the amazing dedication and work of Will Travers and all at The Born Free Foundation
www.bornfree.org.uk
x elaine
Elaine is a poet and children's author based in Suffolk, UK.