The Bunyip Man lives in the creek behind my house,
He lives amongst the reeds and shallows of the creek,
On sunny days you might see him basking on the bank.
The Bunyip Man is much loved,
Though you might be foolish to say so to him.
He hunts the foxes who threaten our chickens
He keeps our creek free of the dreaded carp.
He is the natural protector of all things native.
I have observed him communing with the eagles and the hawks
Smiled as he mimics the kookaburras.
Watched him pet his friend and neighbour the platypus.
My Bunyip Man knows I see him.
I watch him as he watches me,
We share a mutual love and respect,
Our creek is our world.
Morpethroad 
Now here’s the thing, if I was to ever see this Bunyip Man of yours, I would be running a mile, especially if he looked like that!! Like your imagination and where this took you though – *nods*
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Self portrait. See now the problem I have with women. Explains why they flee….lol
roflmao…. you ninny 🙂
I’m sensitive to barbs and arrows…..
This makes me think of a children’s rhyming song. Very good.
Yes it was a combination of some childhood fantasy and a statement about the environment. Thank you for your comment.
Welcome for my comment and thank you for the reply. 🙂
Yes, this definitely reminds me of a childhood rhyme – I wish I could remember the words! I’d quite like to meet this Bunyip Man 🙂
Hi Freya, well the Bunyip Man is a very elusive character, it’s not everyone who gets to see him.And yes there is that element of the childhood rhyme about it.
well thank goodness this man takes care to rid the carp from the creek – they seem to be taking over everywhere. 🙂
enjoyed your story.
Thank you Sun. Yes they are a nuisance in our waterways. Curse those who introduced them here.