I have wondered why I keep crying
for a man I see on TV
but now I know why,
he was all I'd like to be.

He was brave and he was fearless
of the things we consider wild
but he was happy, and he was as curious
as a bright-eyed little child.

The child inside him lived
for the simple things in life,
the animals and the earth,
his children and his wife.

He brought the world something fresh,
untainted and so pure,
the love of simply living
with his goal in mind so sure.

Somehow he made the world to see
God's creatures through his eyes
and everyday he never failed to
show us another wildlife surprise

He brought happiness through a tube
that was so rough but yes, so real
He made us smile with his antics
and we watched him with a thrill.

He spoke a secret language
that only wildlife understood
and he shared with every creature
an innocent love that was good.

Yes, we watched him through a tube
but he moved into our hearts,
and we looked forward to each "G'Day"
and for his show to start.

And then he left so suddenly,
without a word of goodbye,
a world of humans left in tears,
as we hear the animals cry.

Where have you gone, Steve?
Why did you go?
You were our hero...
Didn't you know?

We thought you unstoppable..
an invincible man..
you showed the world your passion
just as you'd planned.

And now we're without you,
your words echo in our heads
You wanted us care for wildlife
and it's time to do what you said.

Let's protect our world and wildlife...
remember when Steve kept working while in pain?
Let's make Steve's life be a legacy..
Let's not let his work be in vain.

Steve-o, most never met you...
But we loved you just the same.
We will forever remember what you taught us..
May Earth's loss, be Heaven's Gain.

Copyright © 2006 A.D. Holloway

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NO more can be said ADH except one word.............

BEAUTIFUL!!

Thanks for sharing with us,
Cherie'

That poem shows a great deal of thought, consideration and love. Thank you for sharing...

The poem was absolutely amazing. I hope it's ok if I saved it. You did such a great job on it.

You have an amazing way with words; a beautiful poem that I too have saved. Thank you for sharing this. I can only imagine the tears that fell while you were writing it. I shed tears just reading it.

I don't know what I can possibly do to honor his legacy except that I hope the fact that I have a cat that was rescued by a friend is just a tiny bit of my way to help. She was still a bit feral when I got her and now she loves me and I love her.

Now I can only help to keep his mission going by donating when I can to his cause.

Thank you for the responses. I haven't written a poem in a long time, but this one just flowed onto my computer within minutes. Somehow I guess I am looking for relief from this pain. I hope it helps others as well.

Hi Tennessee,

I hope you send it to the family. It was just right. Thank you.

Hi Tennesseenative...you should copyright your poem. I know from experience that others will take what you've done and then not give you credit.

Thank you for sharing again.

~ no croc tears ~

WOW, so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! Nothing else can be said. I just hope everyone does their part to keep his dream alive.

I also think you should copyright this poem.
Amy

What a wonderful poem. Made me remember Steve in a positive light Almost started to cry when I read it over and over again...

I still can't believe he's gone. I keep seeing the wallpaper on my computer and I just can't believe it. And I think its harder because we only knew him through the television so most of us do not know what to do now because we do not want to lose touch. I thought the memorial would help bring some closure but now I feel like I'm waiting for something else and I don't know what I'm waiting for, the next show... but there won't be one. Why why why did he leave so quick, why did it happen the way it did, its not right.

I'm sorry, this wasn't supposed to be this kind of post, the poem is beautiful, its one of the favorites I've read here. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful. Beautiful. Perfectley describes Steve.

Wow what a beautiful poem! I had tears coming down when I read each line. It's truly beautifully written! I still can't believe that he's gone. His spirit will always be in my heart.
Miss ya, my mate, Steve......
Michelle D.
Louisiana, USA