White tigers like to rest and so
They find a gentle spot
And there, they stay, just laying low,
As they like that a lot...
As if their strength of great renown
Had disappeared from view,
They stretch their paws, their frowns droop down
And muscles relax, too...
White tigers get their lazy moods,
The wise do not disturb...
You can't tempt them with juicy foods,
For appetites they curb.
They know it's time they should be still,
So why do other things?
There's nothing like the silent thrill
That warm contentment brings...
White tigers, please leave them alone,
Don't try to chase them off...
Especially not the ones full grown
That feel they've had enough...
Just live and let live, give them space...
Don't say you're unafraid!
Let them enjoy their gentle pace
Within the forest glade...
Denis Martindale, copyright June 2011.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Forest Glade'.
More Stephen Gayford poems here:
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Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
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