Mate, Husband, Father
Son, Brother, Friend
Conservationist and Mentor
loved throughout the lands

I ventured ev'ry journey
in air, o're land 'n sea
each day took in new beauty
that mine eyes could see

You taught us love of nature
and creatures of the wild
that life is something precious
and always it's worthwhile

Embraced each day with passion
never faltered, fell astray
took action, sent a message
your mission to make change

High with enthusiasm
along your chosen path
"like a lizard drinkin water"
could never get enough

A warrior in your own right
fighting for a cause
determined with conviction
without a doubt, or pause

Your heart knew love 'n kindness
words made us stop, reflect
expressive eyes held stories
but, your actions told them best

A blueprint of your parent's
how proud they both must be
instilled in you fine morals
their love so plain to see

You were a tender hearted bloke
loved cranky crocodiles
rode their backs, free of fear
'n seemed to make them smile

Champion of Australian lands
met your destiny
the creatures weep, remember
your fight to keep them free

You left behind warm heart prints
great lessons round the world
Bindi, Bob and Terri
hold mem'ries fond and true

You were an inspiration
as we watched you from afar
'crikey', mate I'll miss ya
will see you mong'st the stars

Smiling with your precious mum
still spreading love around
sprinkling us with angel dust
humming nature's song

The Crocodile Hunter,
Steve Irwin was killed by
a stingray's barb on northern
Australia's Great Barrier Reef on
September 4th, 2006 at the age of 44.

Mourning heard 'pon ev'ry breeze
'n whispers of the sea
loss is felt all o're the world
for this man named Steve
1962~2006

Goodbye Steve...
We'll miss you
BUT....
Your legacy will live on
FOREVERMORE!!!!

© Rose Marie Streeter
© 09/20/06
Modified 08/26/07©
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