The Herd of Springboks Poem, by gray0328, at My poetic side

The sky whispers low, then roars,

quivering air splits, wild life stirs.

Thunder drums the distant earth's chest,

a stampede of clouds tills the air.

They, striped in grace and golden fire,

freeze as statues in the sun's palm—

eyes wide with ancient pulse of fear,

ears sculpted to catch the world's hum.

Then! They leap like sparks from stone,

bodies arcing toward an eternal edge,

tails flicking melodies upon the waves,

each jump a hymn, a skyward salute.

The herd's rhythm tears the moment.

Field bends as time trembles, collapses.

Springboks—priests of fleeting motion,

beacons of life exalting transient joy.

Comments +

sorenbarrett September 9th, 2025 10:29
So well imaged and in poetic form this poem races along with them taking the reader along. A lovely write and a fave
Thomas W Case September 10th, 2025 08:51
Superb

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