“…And that, son, is exactly what a desert elephant looked like. Close your eyes tightly, and imagine what a wonderful creature it used to be.”
“Gee dad! Really? They used to live here?”
“Yep…right here, in the desert. It was a long time ago, when they were still protected.”
“Wow! I would have loved to see one.”
“They were quite magnificent. For a while it looked as if they might have been saved, But….”
“Aw no, dad! Don’t tell me…”
“I’m sorry, son, but they didn’t survive, I’m afraid.”
“And now, dad?”
“We can only imagine them.They once lived here…free and harmless. Only their memory lives on.”
“But I’ve never seen one, dad! I can’t remember something I’ve never seen!”
“That, my son, is true. Unfortunately the poachers didn’t care.”
Rolbos © 
A very powerful message that is even stronger when accompanied by the story… Thought-provoking and sadly true!
Yea
Ai tog dit is tog so waar. Baie hartseer, my binnste pyn sommer as ek net daaraan dink!
Poignant post for this theme, thank you.
Powerful.
Same sad story in my dad’s village for a different, but also man-made reason, draught.
😦
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Wow, the fading photo’s with the last one “blank” makes an impact.
Thanks!!