Koala Killers
By Mohammad A T
Published 20 September 2023
Can you see me up here? Can you spot the cute teddy bear?
But how long till there are no more of us?
How long till my climbing claws are no use?
I smell the smoke and see the flames.
I'm wrestling with my thoughts, while I watch the flames licking the trees.
"Should I stay? Should I leave?" I need to leave, I need to leave.
I feel the intense heat and hear the crackling noise. Is it over?
Am I gone? Are we all gone?
As a koala living my life this is the end. So fight for us, protect us, leave us be... We need to stay!