Guyana !  Guyana !

My Beloved Guyana, Land of the free,

Land of six peoples, every day I think of thee

 With your  pristine Rain Forest

Of magnificent   flora and fauna for all to see

A Paradise regained in every way to me

 The Majestic Kaieteur and  Orinduik Falls

Roaring to the sea

The sakiwinki monkeys

 Swinging  freely from tree to tree

 The giant Harpy Eagle with it’s outstretch wings

Soaring in the sky

The blue /yellow Macaws

Picking at  ripened papaw by and by

The red billed Toucans cawing in  nearby trees

As Orchids, lilies, and  “jump up and kiss” flowers

Covered the jungle floor amidst the leaves

 The wide whiskered “water dogs “ romping

In the  stream with ear piercing squeals

As the sharp eyed jaguar watched hopefully

thinking of meals

Yes,  my beloved Guyana,

Land of the free

I sometimes miss seeing the Caimans,

Electric Eel and the Kisskadee