Bilingamu & Gaambi
Bilngumu and gaambi were brothers you see
The flying fox performed aerial acts of great artistry,
The crocodile watched from the river and crashed his tail with glee
The bond that linked these comrades was stronger than the sea,
When they worked together, there was nothing they could not achieve.
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Bilngumu patrolled the time and tides
He saw everything that moved
Don’t go down to the river bank or you’ll end up morning tea
He was the king of his domain
No creature great or small
Would dare to step an inch onto his territory.
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Flying fox worked the air and climbed the highest trees
He dined on the ripest fruits, mangoes, paw paw and lots of vitamin c
When gaambi leaped the rainforest stopped to see where he’d land on his feet
In the day he kept his counsel
In the night he’d ride the breeze
When his work was done there was wild revelry.
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The land is healthy and the springs are full
The air is warm and all is at peace
Enemies don’t dare approach
When Bilngumu patrols the river
And Gaambi works the air
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The fathers are happy when they see the two at work,
No-one could be prouder at the way they combine their talents
The land and the grand domain will again be ours
When Bilngumu patrols the river
And Junginnh works the air