The birds are talking up a storm
I wonder what they say
I hear them talking about the man
we're mourning still today

The normally quiet koalas
seem to be brimming with delight
I heard them whisper to themselves
He's coming again tonight

The wombats became restless
they're anxious to see him too
they speak of seeing royalty
that visits nightly at the zoo

The crocs were simply motionless
excitement is not their style
They knew that he would stop and talk
if only for a while

The snakes were moving side to side
saying the night time is truly great
they'll hear the famously familiar voice
of their all time favorite mate

By now the animals are all a buzz
they know he's on his way
he's told them all he will always come
to see them every day

G'day is how he greets them
then he sits and chats a while
asks them how they lived their day
boy, they love to see him smile

But soon the sun will rise again
and he must be on his way
It's time for him to see his loves
just like every other day

He cuddles up so close to her
he misses this so much
he sees her face, he hears her voice
but he cannot feel her touch

He puts the smile back on her face
that was taken weeks ago
he whispers softly in her ear
how much he loves her so

Then it's over to the little girl
who is his pride and joy
he tells her that he loves her
and how he loves his little boy

Don't be sad is what he says
I'm never far away
I know that you can't see me
but I am with you every day

He knows it time for him to part
but he comes back every night
to say hi to his animal friends
and make sure they're alright

He sees her again before he goes
and reminds her to believe
that she can make things happen
she has so much to achieve

He knows how much she misses him
He is sorry he had to leave
"You know you are my soul mate"
"Your a beauty..I love you...Steve"

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WOW. That was one of the most touching and heart rendering poems I have read so far. Thank you for that touch of what it hopefully is like for the animals and little Bindi.

This is a beautiful poem I hope that you forward it to Terri at the Zoo She may never get to read the thousands of post. Maybe if you were to mail it to her she may get to read it. This is very touching. If you dont have the address please put a post and I will give it to you.

Sweet poem.....

To picture this in my mind overwhelmed me. I cry,tears streaming down my face as I write this. Please find a way to send it to Terri. I agree that she may not be up to ever seeing and reading all these posts.thank you for sharing such a sweet poem.

Oh my God!! I haven't cried so hard in days! Absolutly beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this poem!!

sreichen,

What warm, sweet feelings your poem evoked in me. Honestly, I hope someone is gathering some of these special writings and passing them onto to the family.

This is a really great poem. I'm sure it would help Terri and the kids as much as it has helped the rest of us. Please, someone find a way to send this to the family. Thankyou

What a great poem... it actually makes me feel good to read it, a bit of a comfort. I hope Terri, Bindi and Bob read it one day, I'm sure they would love it...

Thank you. Tears again, but hoping if the family gets this it will give some comfort.

If you were to send this to Rupert McCall, the author Of "The Crocodiles are Cying", (read at the Memorial), I'm sure he would be in touch with you as far as being able to see that the Irwin family sees this poem. He is very good about responding. His address is:

http://www.rupertmccall.com.au/

You've managed to come up with a very comforting tribute.

Thank you for writing such a beautiful poem. It is very touching.

I can't stop crying, I feel so strange about the emotion this has evoked in me. It's still so hard to believe he's gone from our sight. Thank God he's still in our hearts. Let's never forget what he meant to this earth. Thank you

From one poet to another: OH MY! OH MY! OH MY!

As only the heart can say it!

Instant tears, just flooding!

Our sweet Aussie must surely be reading this!

OH MY! OH MY! OH MY!

Please DO get this to his family and friends. They need it!

One of the more meaningful posts I have read here lately. It truly came from the depths of your heart, the feelings of everyone as well Im sure. It certainly does yank the heartstrings and is full of emotion. Poets are blessed with a knack of putting together emotions on paper so very beautifully. Thank You.

Awesome poem. I hope Terri gets this too.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL poem! Thank you for sharing this with us.
I couldn't help but cry while I pictured what surely is happening...
It would be wonderful if this poem could reach Terri.
Keep us posted!

Just when I think I can finally stop crying. Wow such a beautiful poem! I too hope it makes it's way to Terri. This was very heartfelt......I can't stop crying.

Thank you for sharing!
Amy

I really hope and pray that Terri, Bindi, Little Bob, his dad Bob and family....also the Australia Zoo family get to read this....it is just beautiful and totally sums Steve up....I still can`t stop crying....WHY????....still greiving, still not ok, god knows how everyone else is feeling....this has knocked me on my arse....can`t see the sense in it....3 weeks on and i`me still grieving....xxxxshellxxxx....won`t sleep again i`me sure....xxxx

Thank you so much for sharing your words with us. I am constantly choked up and can't think about anything else anymore. He is always on my mind-I had no idea just how much he really did change my life. I hope that his family receives your poem-it would really help. Thank you again and...Crocs Rule!!!!!

This is the most amazing poem.
Thank you for sharing it.

I just can't believe he's gone...

What a touching poem. I also agree that the family should read this. Moving.....