denis-martindaleWriter's Blog...Stephen Gayford Poetry: SUNSET STALKER

Sunday 22 April 2012

SUNSET STALKER

The leopard moved with stealth and guile
As sunset loomed above,
Each step was taking such a while
And waiting was so tough...
The stalking made his hunger grow,
Yet failure was much worse,
That's why he walked there, to and fro,
With no time to rehearse...

A gentle breeze was gliding by,
Thus everything seemed calm,
But soon at speed something would die,
Be killed without a qualm...
The leopard knew the sacrifice,
Not volunteered at all,
Survival always had its price,
Something to take the fall...

The sun above had no concerns,
The clouds could not care less,
Another life to dust returns
Some predator to bless...
The leopard chased his victim hard,
Success was his reward
And though some have a low regard,
His future was assured...

Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2012.

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The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Sunset Stalker'.

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