The Creator's Rainforest

• Lily-Isabel Jacyna, Grade 8, Mildura Christian College
• Poetry
• 2016

Excellence Award in the 'Word Zone 2016' competition

Tropical birds are swooping about as the toucan caws ever louder.
His royal colours give him reign and authority in the jungle.
The waterfalls cascades over the edge onto sharp, shiny rocks below.
The water carries on as it is pierced by the shards of stone.
Tree’s arms stretch toward the sun, the jungle roof growing higher.
As the branches reach the light, speckles of brilliance shimmer on the leaves below.
Monkeys chatter, while playing Tag among the limbs and vines.
Cute, fluffy faces peek out from behind the trunks, and laugh at their friends.
Night settles over the rainforest, and snakes and rodents come to life.
Slithering among the brush, the serpent's fangs snap around the unsuspecting mouse.
Stars twinkle overhead, and the moon comes out of hiding.
The rainforest is still and silent, perfectly untouched.
The Creator smiles at His creation, sitting upon His heavenly throne.
Perfect as the day it was made, untouched is the Creator's rainforest.