United In Spirit
The white Kermode bear or the Spirit bear is an endangered subspecies
of the Black bear that is only found on Canada’s west coast.
Thanks to the efforts put forth by Simon Jackson at the age of 13 in 1995
and The Spirit Bear Youth Coalition which now spans 87 countries
all over the world; not only is this bear protected but its habitat is as well.
The poem rotates from the voice of the bear to the voice of Simon Jackson.
where are they now?
my brothers and sisters
clad in snow- white fur
our life supporting rainforest
loggers, extinction on the horizon
passion born of the wild
vision beckoned me a B.C boy
my strong will, a voice became
protect the white one, Kermode bear
save its precious, fragile home
our numbers just hundreds, dwindling
Simon Jackson, hear my plea
your empathy I sense
see deep sadness in my eyes
ensure our salvation
Spirit Bear, your plight will be heard
by CEOs, boardrooms, halls of government
with my friends I’ll lead the campaign
you will not stand alone in the night
“The present shouts…the future whispers”*
your promise, resonates through these woods
hope emanates from my soul
Spirit bears, place trust in Simon
our love for the forest he shares
our lives he cherishes
to keep your sacred land
our youth rises hand in hand
we listen and hear your cause
fighting for a greater good
our spirits unite as one
*Quote from The Spirit Bear Coalition website.
Poem written by Carolyn Devonshire and Sandra Stefanowich
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2014
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