The cheetah babies looked around
Like sourpusses do,
So tired out that they both frowned,
As they felt somewhat blue...
Plum tuckered out! Fatigued, all in...
Their little legs quite weak,
Their present mood was numbed, chagrin,
No grin at all, just pique...
Their parents gave them time and space,
The twins were known for this...
No stamina to keep the pace,
So things were bound to fizz...
So things went quiet for a while,
As they remained so still,
Almost as if each lost his smile
And life had lost its thrill.
Tomorrow they will both go nuts!
You'll see, it never fails!
Their smiles as bright as megawatts!
Together, chasing tails!
Like energetic so-and-sos,
Chaotic and Hell-bent,
They'll keep their parents on their toes,
Till all their strength is spent!
Denis Martindale, copyright, September 2011.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Cheetah Babies'.
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