Fire From the Sky – Chapter 1

Lightning Strike Willem Berg sat on the veranda of his spacious home overlooking the valley below. The extended drought had browned the foliage under a hot sun and Willem had disposed of a considerable number of the cattle as he usually did during droughts but kept a limited breeding stock which rotated between the irrigated paddocks close by the river. This property had been in … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 1

Wildlife Rescue

Into the town in fear they arrived Desperate for something to drink. These were the few that had somehow survived, All barely able to think.   Tried their luck where sheep slated their thirst And ranchers had shot those who dared, Water so scarce that their sheep would come first Thus, leaving the wildlife uncared.   Drought had been present for three years now Artesian … Continue reading Wildlife Rescue