That Very Special Place

Sitting upon the rocky outcrop,
Where the black eagle flies.
Your love for this land,
Burnt clearly in your eyes.

We heard a troop of baboons,
Although they could not be seen.
The yellow, winter highveld grass,
Was turning a virgin green.

You spoke of the rare wild leopard,
That roams the hills with grace.
Pride at your african heritage,
Etched so clearly on your face.

Now back in the the city,
Telephones and faxes screaming.
I long for the other life,
Where the birds are forever singing.

You let me into your secret world,
A beautiful, tranquil space.
Untouched by man or civilisation,
A very special place.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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October 2, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Chhavi, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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October 2, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Congrats!
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September 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Interesting perspective with good use of imagery. Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 25, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Congrats!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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September 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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September 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Chhavi, congrats on your feature this week...Raul
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September 22, 2009 at 3:24 PM
I love the peaceful flow in your poem. Very nice! Congratulations on getting featured!
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September 22, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry being featured this week Chhavi >>James
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September 21, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Congrats on your poetry being featured this week… please keep writing… great you Chhavi! Adeleke
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September 21, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Chhavi. Love, Carol
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December 29, 2008 at 7:25 AM
We all need refuge from life's pressures and contigences... a lovely piece with vibrant imagery and language. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith
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