Oh, what a larrikin he was,
half boy, the other half a unicorn,
that sunburnt, smiling face
a wardrobe of bland regulation
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your last lines...so powerful. a fitting tribute to a man who, despite his naysayers, was involved in environmental awareness and our impact on it. -Tailor B.
This was such sad news Herbert, having braved all that he had, to die that way was so callous some how. A wonderful poem about the man, and a great tribute to his memory. Love Ernestine XXX
A warm, solemn, and respectful tribute. And what absolute sad news! Oh, his poor children, wife...
Wonderful tribute, Herbert - did you actually meet him? Some people just have a knack for slipping the bonds into other times and other kingdoms, in this case. Nice read...........thanks! Linda
Loved the tribute Sherbert... Very cool. 'I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.' - Steve Irwin
This is a remarkable tribute to a trluly remarkable young man, Herbert. Those who 'speak' to the wild animals are perhaps half unicorn indeed...and your poem expresses the 'other world' part of his nature. Raynette
Herbert i like this one keep it up