Flying Fox

When will we let them rest?

You see them gliding in the sunset sky,

in the beautiful bluebell blossoms,

feasting on the pollen in the shadows.

When will we let them rest?

In the tall pine roost,

transporting the seeds and pollen,

removing your fruit tree nets.

If you wish to keep seeing them,

just look at their beady eyes,

living in massive groups.

Sleeping peacefully on their roost. 

When will we let them rest?

They fly as far as the human eye can see,

carrying thousands of seeds a day,

tens of thousands in one roost. 

When will we let them rest?