this beautiful english rose
fell in love with tarzan of the apes
aged ten
peeved and heartbroken
that he married the wrong jane
she developed a passion for all things
african and decided to make it her life
courageous and undaunted
she sailed off on her own
to africa to follow her dream
supported by her wonderful mother
she proved animals have personality and feelings
said anyone who has grown up
with a dog or cat knows that
and became an activist on their behalf
the best moment of jane's life
was when
the chimp released back into the wild
thanked jane by giving her a hug
the chimp had never met jane before but
somehow knew jane was the boss
and responsible for saving her life
jane a full blown rose
now at 81
is still a beautiful woman
a wonderful human being
and an inspiration to us all
Wonderful tribute
ReplyDeleteAw..that's a tearful parting. A beautiful poem to honor her.
ReplyDeleteSuch an exciting read !
ReplyDeleteShe is truly inspiring
ReplyDeleteI have always admired Jane Goodall. Your poem celebrates this great woman; and the video speaks reams about her person & her ability to connect with chimps.
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely beautiful, I am sitting here crying at this wonderful bond. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA woman well worth celebrating!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful tribute ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing a great tribute to an inspirational woman.
ReplyDeleteAww. it made me cry...sorry, become sensitive...ah. Good stuff..Ths.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special tribute to a very special lady. Jane Goodall has had a remarkable life.
ReplyDeleteThank you for remembering this amazing WOMAN! Yes even the animals know who is on their side.
ReplyDeleteJane is one of my favourite human beings. The chimp could read Jane's heart and energy, as animals tend to do. I love the video of that tender hug. A thank you for a lifetime of service and dedication to the wild.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! She was someone,as I grew up, that was a heroine in our house.
ReplyDeleteThank You.
ZQ
A lovely tribute to a gentle, determined soul. Well done.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to a beautiful soul.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem and great tribute. Jane Goodall - animal activist extraordinaire....
ReplyDeleteWe need more kind souls like her... and you as well.
ReplyDeleteYou really have the knack to put such heartfelt words together Rall. Yes she has been admired for many years and I just hope that others can ensure other animal groups can survive in their natural environment.
ReplyDeleteThank y'all for your lovely comments.
ReplyDeleteI admire the work she's done.. thanks for writing this.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute! Thank you.
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