SNOW FLAKES

The mighty tiger look amazed
As snow flakes touched his nose
And suddenly his whiskers raised
As if to strike a pose...
His eyes then looked above to see
The whole sky dazzling white,
Thus adding to the mystery
Of this new wondrous sight...

Through life he'd seen a waterfall
And trees and streams as well,
Yet now these snow flakes beat them all,
With him caught in their spell...
Now with a twinkle in his eyes,
Revitalised again,
He took the time to realise
To give thanks there and then...

Just like a child, he swiped the air,
Caught snow flakes on his paw
And saw them melt and disappear,
Thus gone forever more...
Alas, no-one to share this now,
No-one to tell this to...
All he could do was wonder how,
Just like us humans do...


Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013.


My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it

The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Snow Flakes'.

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PRIDE OF INDIA

Hello, white tiger, long and sleek,
Enrobed in black and white,
Quite dignified and magnifique,
A truly wondrous sight...
With blue eyes twinkling in the sun,
Mischievious, no doubt,
Yet, oh, white tiger, stay the one
Who daily roams about...

Hello, white tiger, strong and brave,
Enchanting great and small,
Quite nonchalant when you behave,
A credit to us all...
This moment, you stay calm, serene,
No grimaced growls to share,
Yet, oh, white tiger, why be mean?
You look so debonair...

Hello, white tiger, on the move,
Enhancing every spot,
With nothing left you need to prove
Because of all you've got...
Discovered only recently,
You're like a newborn star!
Yes, oh, white tiger, you're to me
The pride of India!


Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013.


My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it

The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Pride Of India'.

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blog website links:

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http://tinyurl.com/stephen-gayford-poetry

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TRAILBLAZER

Some say the wolf was tamed by Man
And dogs began as such,
According to some Master Plan,
Though wolves aren't loved as much...
Yet wolves continue steadfastly
As long as Man consents,
If not, then it's quite plain to see
That Man could make amends...

When conservation's just a word,
Each species stands alone,
Just like the dead old dodo bird,
So quickly overthrown...
If we love dogs, should we ignore
Each wolf that's fancy free?
If so, we simply close the door
Upon their legacy...

Trailblazers come, trailblazers go,
The dog's called Man's best friend
And yet the wolf's known as Man's foe
Especially at day's end...
Like others, hunting to survive,
The wolf has cause to kill,
Yet conservation keeps alive...
If Man still has the will...


Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013.

My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it

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

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Youtube video: http://tinyurl.com/gayfordgallery-dot-com-video


Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
is featured in the website's News Section!

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There's also a Guest Book!

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The Stephen Gayford poems can be viewed here:

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blog website links:

http://denis-martindale.blogspot.com
http://tinyurl.com/stephen-gayford-poetry

Framed pictures can be bought from UK websites:

http://www.bid.tv (on UK Freeview)
http://www.price-drop.tv (on UK Freeview)
http://www.speedauction.tv
http://www.pricedropper.co.uk
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