On 9/4/2006 a one of a kind inspiration gone long before his time
what and how it happened I can only call a truly senseless crime
The beloved 'Crocodile Hunter' taken in such an improbable way
Steve wouldn't have dreamed his demise being the barb of a Ray

An avid leader in the preservation of all Earth's creatures
indubitably the epitome of Mother Nature's teachers
His desire for doing good conducive to him becoming a star
he lived life with more zeal than most humans by far

Whatever the task his enthusiasm never changed pace
heartfelt reward always clearly visible on his face
He made us laugh, occasionally even stirred a heart-string
sharing his world with us was certainly a passion thing

Danger Danger was his job and nobody was more intrepid
no one possibly loved what they do MORE than he did
After learning their biggest fan will no longer be near
the Animal Kingdom collectively let go a Crocodile tear

I most admired Steve because like me he too was real
a true blessing and surely that's how all who love him feel
I often think of his widowed wife and the kids who lost dad
no doubt they'll gracefully carry on the vision that made him glad

It shall linger long why such misfortune came to be
thankfully we can still relive and adulate the work of he
With each thought of his passing hearts of fans and family bleed
not before nor again will their be another Steve... guaranteed