Platypus Tears

Water ripples as he glides 
His wet body falls over the rough rocks as he slides 
The elusive figure is hard to catch 
 Is rarely seen in the same patch 

Water ripples as he glides 
He ducks behind a log to hide 
For fear of humans has begun 
But in a river you can’t run 

Water ripples as he glides 
When you are in water it is hard to spot when he cries 
For in the water tears fade away 
Like night turning into day 

Water ripples as he glides 
Fear is always lingering 
Always trying to get in 
A battle you are forever trying to win 

Humans are like wildfire spreading uncontrollably 
Now my species and many other will have to pay the price 
Now the younger generation must take action 
To ensure this doesn't happen twice