Big Five Here We Come

Wow is this for real, my boy lollipop,
My best ever destination, da, da da da,
Is a trip to the park
I love it when it gets dark,
Da da da da,
My boy lollipop.	
I want to see the big five,
Then adrenaline will pump,
On which I thrive.

I love it, i love it, I love it so,
Da da, da, da, da, da da da,
When i see a star constellation,
And clear skies,
Even the milky way,
I want you to know,
This feeds my always
Active imagination,
Da, da, da da,
My boy lollipop.

I have missed the roar of the lion,
In the early morn,
We get up, shower, that was our alarm,
Am I right my boy lollipop,
And the gentle, long lashed giraffes,
Da da da da,
I long for an elephant’s trumpet,
Da da da da,
My boy lollipop

Hey sweet hubby lollipop,
For you I desire,
Hope we see buffalo in herds,
And a Dung Beetle carrying turd,
Da, da da da,
You always set my heart on fire,
My boy lollipop

The soar of the fish eagle by the river,
A leopard chasing its kill
Hey my boy lollipop,
He carries it up a tree  
And eats his fill,
Da, da, da da,
Oh, how I love the Kruger Park,
From my first visit with you
I fell in love
My boy lollipop.

Will we see hyenas or wild dogs,
Da, da, da da
Will it be sunny and hot
Cold nights or not,
Tell me my boy lollipop
Will you be wild with me
We are in the wild so let it be,
My hubby lollipop.
Da da da da.

Wart hogs are so cute
They squeal with delight or fear,
And rhinos, surely 
We’ll see lollipop dear,
Once remember, we saw two
Baboons fiercely fighting,
There’s so much more,
Let’s wait and see	
Da, da, da da, da da da,
Will you buy be some candy,
If I promise you, clothes 
Will be scanty.



Have my silly cap on, tomorrow going to the Kruger Park.
The da da da’s is the background music.
Inspired by the song my boy lollipop sung by Millie Small, 
A hit in 1964.
Big five is when you have spotted elephants, lions, rhinos
Leopards and buffalo.
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Edmonds  Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM
What a happy fun write Jennifer, I visited Kruger Park many years ago and I often recall the thrill of seeing the Big Five in the wild…. Hugs, Belle
Poet Avatar
September 7, 2022 at 9:27 AM
Jennifer, I absolutely adore your eagerness !! I am riding shotgun in your pocket as we take in all the sights, sounds, and wildlife. Exceptional description of a visit to the park.
Pandit Avatar
September 7, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Much enjoyed the words of merriment, Jennifer. A treat to take the journey with you. Splendid details of visit to the park.
Kendrick Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 8:27 AM
That is a big five for sure. I enjoyed reading your work. I am wondering if you are taking children or grandchildren to the park. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
George Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 8:40 PM
Jen, you are all set getting ready for a Safari..... I understand. It is so exciting to see wild animals at close quarters in their natural habitats. The poem expresses clearly your rising enthusiasm at the prospect of watching many wonders of creation. From the comments below, I understand that it has been your birthday. Wish you dear sweet friend, belated Birthday Greetings!
Flaherty Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 12:29 PM
Enjoy Mev Have a 5 star lekker time And a lollipop for me
Mccann Avatar
August 31, 2022 at 11:47 PM
I hope you have a great trip to Kruger! It is such a fabulous place! Elizabeth
Wolf Avatar
August 31, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Happy birthday, Jennifer!! As for 'My Boy Lollipop,' I remember it well. Cute song back in the day! ... By the way, my youngest birthday has a birthday on 29 August. How about that?! So, happy 28th birthday to both of you! :) gw
Tor Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 7:24 PM
Happy belated birthday Jennifer, I hope you had a wonderful birthday with many wishes that come true for you. God bless you...
Baker Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Jennifer! Loved the happy poem and the explanation of "Big 5". Very uplifting my friend. Hugs, Bill
Watt Avatar
August 29, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Love the fun here, Jenn! Please pay a visit to my site soon, dear friend, I am late by a day, but I was finally able to post a happy birthday poem to you. I hope you had a wonderful celebration, you are very special to me and many others here. God bless you my friend ~ John
Horsman Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 11:55 PM
Oh you've just shot down my question, the song, anyhow, on with the serious stuff, the poetry the story, the journey the learning curves you bring to the surface, everything you write so worthwhile, so prolific and enterprising. Hope all is being stored, not only in your active mind, but for prosperity. Harry
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 11:37 PM
Jennifer, it was thrilling to enter your wild animal domain. Animals like this are mostly seen in zoos. I have never seen a rhino up close and personal. Some of those animals I have seen in my travels. This poem was a real treat and I am putting this into my Faves. I hope you are doing much better. Blessings xxoo
Lawrence Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 8:11 AM
Jennifer , I love your energy !! I am in your pocket riding along to experience all of the sights and sounds and animals !! Enjoy the adventures. Big hugs, Susan :)
Buhagiar Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 10:35 PM
Just listened to one of my favs: My boy lollipop. Millie is great. Enjoy your safari. Stay safe.
May Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Hope you enjoy the Safari Jennifer, roars and all
Kavanagh  Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 2:06 PM
Well Jennifer you’re certainly on a high, what a great way to write a poem when on a buzz, I enjoyed reading your madcap humour, good luck spotting the Leopards, I’m sure they’ll hear you singing a mile off, cheers David
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