The barn owl, brown and white ablaze,
Looked blurred across the sky,
In fact, I couldn't see its face
Till it flew closer by...
But then it was a wondrous sight,
So detailed and so fine,
A miracle of airborne flight,
Made by the Lord's design...
I don't discount it hunts for prey,
Across the skies alone,
Yet have to say, it made my day
With beauty all its own...
With wings outstetched, sometimes to glide,
As if a paper dart,
That spectacle stirred me inside,
It really touched my heart...
Some say that owls are oh so wise,
They're held in high esteem,
Perhaps that's why I gazed through eyes
As if within a dream...
Suffice to say, it landed, then
It lost a little charm,
When it flies soon, I'll smile again,
Serene, tranquil and calm...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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Thursday 30 January 2014
JUST LANDED!
SHORE LINE HUNTER
Looking somewhat underhanded,
Like bandits planning things,
The black and white falcon landed,
Perchance to rest his wings...
Surveying more than scenery,
Intending on a meal,
Upon the shore beside the sea,
No guilt inside to feel...
For guilt would mean he'd starve, of course
And that would never do,
That's why he stared without remorse
Beneath the sky so blue...
When I observed him all alone,
Binoculars held fast,
I pondered on life's lessons shown
With memories that last...
The strong and weak no friendships share,
The hunter knows his prey,
That's why he pounces without care,
So hunger's kept at bay...
Not all eat berries, fruits or seeds
Or chew green grass like cows,
That's why each hunter truly needs
The prey that God allows...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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WOODLAND HUNTER
The woodland hunter sparrow hawk,
Was on the prowl again,
Sometimes to fly, sometimes to walk,
Not knowing where or when...
Perchance to find another meal,
Sustaining life once more,
Because when hunger pains are real,
Such truths none should ignore...
Though it may be a sunny day,
With birdsong on the breeze,
When hunger's felt, it's bound to stay
And grant no life its ease...
While creatures roam the countryside,
Life's battles must persist
And sometimes there's no place to hide,
No chance to co-exist...
So life was all that he could own,
As long as he'd survive,
All hunters bear that heart of stone,
For that's the way they thrive...
No takeaways to fill the void,
No restaurants at all,
No wonder hunters look annoyed,
When hunger comes to call...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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BLUE TITS ON DAMSON BUSH
Such tiny birds, such precious things,
Contented side-by-side,
One there with perfect spreadout wings,
As I looked on with pride...
A mini spectacle I'd caught,
Beyond their normal pose,
That left me humbled, deep in thought,
With wonder that still grows...
Like Leonardo watching well,
To study what was seen,
As if a new tale he would tell
With his flying machine!
For flight has always been Man's dream,
Ascending high above,
As if that would seem all supreme,
Like angels full of love...
If not for birds, would Man fly now,
Across this world with hope?
It's thanks to these, so spare a bow,
Because we've spanned the globe...
With Nature's lessons all around,
God proves Himself sublime,
You see, God's wonders still astound,
If we but take the time...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Blue Tits On Damson Bush'.
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GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER
Yes, there he was, the livelong day,
Content to peck, peck, peck!
Without complaint, no thought to say,
He'd hurt his poor old neck!
Alone, without a single friend,
To peck like mad as well,
Poor soul, not one to comprehend,
About his private hell...
I looked upon his plight and sighed,
I couldn't help him out!
If I approached, instincts would guide
And then he'd fly about...
So I stood still, accepting this,
That some things must be done,
My company he wouldn't miss,
Despite his lack of fun!
So for a while, I watched him there,
Just pecking wood away,
A little guilty I should stare,
Yet it turned out OK...
He must have felt he'd done his best,
With everything so neat,
As if somehow he'd passed God's test,
With his hard work complete!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Great Spotted Woodpecker'.
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Wednesday 29 January 2014
GOLD FINCHES WITH THISTLE
Though not as proud as peacocks are,
Each gold finch seems content,
Not like some human superstar,
Some ego to present...
Just nibble, nibble, then move on,
With beaks that chomp and chew,
Until another seed has gone
With nothing left to do...
Gold finches seek the thistle for
The seeds they tweak to eat,
It takes all sorts, yet folks adore
These finches oh so sweet...
Their fancy colours change our mood,
Like clowns or harlequins -
Each finch dressed up to nibble food,
Yet looked on like a prince...
The humble sparrow doesn't mind
The breadcrumbs that we spare,
But thistles are the things to find!
Gold finches want their share...
Though I like creatures great and small,
I must admit it's true,
While I like robins most of all,
Gold finches are liked, too...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Gold Finches With Thistle'.
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NESTING SONG
A proud young thrush was singing strong,
The nest had just been made,
So intricate yet all day long
That thrush had none to aid...
Alone to twist each twig in place,
Alone to fret and frown,
But now a smile upon the face,
No longer feeling down...
How many men have gained insights
And built foundations, too
And thus on these they scaled the heights
To see God's point of view?
How many buildings standing now
Did little birds inspire,
Compelling Man to wipe his brow,
Advancing higher and higher?
How many songs were then composed
To celebrate Man's deeds?
God only knows, yet coast to coast,
Man gamely still succeeds...
So spare a thought for toil and strife,
When in a worthy cause,
Because through these, this thing called life,
Grants more than twigs and straws...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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BLACK HEADED GULL
An artist came along one day
And saw you as you were,
And you saw him, yet chose to stay,
Like no harm could occur...
So all seemed well, relaxed, at ease,
With you his subject there,
Black headed gull, so full of peace,
Alone, without a care...
The artist sketched the gentle scene,
For canvas later on,
While you observed him, quite serene,
All trace of doubt now gone...
Safe distance, wasn't all you felt,
You sensed nobility,
A fellow creature who had knelt,
Just sketching, fancy free...
God must have smiled at such a sight,
Content at what He saw,
Perhaps it filled Him with delight,
As He knew so much more...
One day, that picture would be framed,
For wildlife prints sublime
And all because this peace you claimed,
In this, your special time...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Black Headed Gull'.
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WINTER KINGFISHER
Kingfisher, tell me, where you go,
When Winter comes for you,
As one surveying all that snow,
No trace of morning dew?
Just bitter cold about your wings,
The chilling sombre breeze,
Such that each twist of it still stings
And seldom grants you peace...
For gone is Summer's sweet refrain,
When joy was everywhere
And you too busy to complain,
Till much too hot to bear...
I bet you miss that heat right now,
Your tootsies so exposed,
Yet to God's will you also bow,
You just survive at most...
I feel your pain, I'm cold as well,
My shoulders find no rest,
Yet you're outside, mid Winter's spell,
I'm sad yet so impressed...
May you survive till Spring melts all
And icicles subside,
For if you do, you can stand tall
And face the world with pride!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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SWALLOW NEST
When God created birds on Earth,
The trees to populate,
He knew that they would soon give birth,
New life, as such, create...
Thus swallows make nests here and there,
Some shelter to provide,
Away from hot or chilly air,
Their fragile offspring hide...
That's why, sometimes, Man's homes help out,
As long as Man allows
And doesn't throw his weight about,
As if with furrowed brows...
Just letting go, to some degree,
So swallows come and go
And little ones live peaceably,
Perchance that they might grow...
That's really not a troubling task,
For humble folks to do,
To swallow pride, no need to ask,
Just let such creatures through...
In fact, it's nice to see birds fly,
To see them feed their own...
And only cold hearts would deny,
They must have hearts of stone...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
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Monday 27 January 2014
SIBERIAN SHADOWS
The tiger cubs weren't all that keen
When Winter took its toll,
Recalling Summer months they'd seen
When going for a stroll...
But now white snow had frozen cold,
Dark shadows all around,
To hide life's wonders to behold,
No wonder that they frowned...
When water was their current need,
They still chose to delay,
Cold throats and bellies won't succeed
As if to make their day...
But parents chose to bear such pain,
Their offspring to approve,
Believing life held much to gain,
With future warmth to soothe...
To follow suit and drink as well
Or sit still on the snow?
Despite the fact that time would tell,
The cubs watched water flow...
When fate compelled them to the brink,
The coldest gift to give,
Then one-by-one, each chose to drink,
Another day to live...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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ISLAND RETREAT
The panther walked with cubs close by,
With thirsty thoughts to soothe,
Till then, there'd be that question why
The cubs were on the move...
But parents know ahead of time
The basic facts of life,
A drink of water tastes sublime,
It tends to ease one's strife...
So water was the thought that drove
The panther straight ahead,
Towards a wondrous treasure trove,
That's where the cubs were led...
So that they'd learn of Paradise,
A place to drink and bathe,
A secret shared among the wise,
Their very lives to save...
A precious rock was waiting there,
With water all about,
A tiny island without care,
Where faith dispelled all doubt...
Where panthers rest, their thirst relieved,
Just taking in the day,
As if with brand new hope perceived,
Received and here to stay...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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IN THE SHADOWS...
The leopard strives to hide away
Somewhere in the shadows,
Yet not always to stalk his prey
Or keep safe from his foes...
Sometimes the shadows grant him peace,
Sometimes his legs need rest,
Sometimes he nestles in the breeze,
That blows from east to west...
The leopard bides his time and schemes,
Till something comes along,
When he no more relies on dreams
To give chase fast and strong...
But till that next meal wanders by,
He's comfy on his own,
Hid well from scorching sun and sky,
Location still unknown...
'Surprise! Surprise! I'm over here!'
That's something he won't tell,
But come the time he must appear,
He's one chance to do well...
Then from the shadows, watch him run!
He's no time left to purr...
His coat as golden as the sun,
He's almost like a blur!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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AFRICAN PRINCES
The lion king's the alpha male,
The one who rules his pride
And he's the one who mustn't fail,
The one who must preside...
The cubs are princes, still unscarred,
Untested for a while,
Not called upon to play their part,
No wonder they still smile...
But time moves on and cubs will grow,
To roar with all their might,
As if to let their parents know
In time, their future's bright...
So parents watch the young guns more,
Teach hunting skills each day,
Reducing every foolish flaw,
To help them catch their prey...
The lion king's the alpha male,
For now, but not for long,
Perhaps one prince will blaze a trail
And prove he's just as strong...
For princes wait their destiny,
The chance for everything!
Not knowing yet who's meant to be
The future rightful king!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
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SOLITUDE?
The lonesome leopard rose from sleep
And yawned away his dreams,
Because life's vigil he must keep,
From peace to wild extremes...
But now, he lounged upon a rock,
Tail swishing up and down,
With solitude the way to block
His every worldly frown...
So taking in the sun he stayed,
At first, content to rest,
Pretending that he had it made,
That he was somehow blessed...
But kinda lonesome just the same,
His childhood long since gone,
No more with cubs to play a game,
Alone to carry on...
He sighed at how life seemed forlorn,
Forced solitude or what?
A part of him faced it with scorn,
The rest of him did not...
The choice was his, the future here
Or try to find a mate?
He chose the latter without fear...
Who knows? It could be great!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
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AFRICAN QUEEN!
The lofty-looking lioness
Was quite a sight to see,
With feline posture and prowess
She strode with certainty...
She knew the lions looked her way,
For she was mighty fine,
In fact, she really made their day,
They thought she looked divine...
With such an audience as these,
She grinned from ear-to-ear,
You see, young males weren't hard to please,
Whenever she drew near...
A tail swish here, a tail swish there,
A kind look now and then,
So that she looked beyond compare,
That's right, ten out of ten...
She'd learnt a lot from Mum, no doubt,
That sideways glance worked well,
As did that royal walkabout,
That always cast her spell...
Decorum was of course maintained,
But subtle hints were shown,
That's why no lion's yet complained,
For she deserves her throne...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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SILENT APPROACH...
In daylight, like all leopards seen,
This leopard's lost control,
No longer confident and keen
As he was on the whole...
But when a subtle shadow's close,
This leopard merges in,
His mystery then grows and grows,
With much more chance to win...
He's not just playing hide-and-seek,
To him, it's not a game,
He's not some cheetah, fast and sleek,
He needs time taking aim...
If not for silent stealth and guile,
He'd take too long to feed
And so he waits with patient smile,
Determined to succeed...
That's why he's such a blatant beast,
No mercy to forgive,
He's tried his best to say the least,
His cunning's helped him live...
No bow and arrow at his side,
No lance or spear to use,
No conscience serving him as guide,
Just one path he must choose...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Silent Approach'.
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blog website links:
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AFRICAN BEAUTY!
What beauty radiates from her,
That cheetah, eyes aglow,
With dainty, dappled spots on fur,
Like footprints, toe-by-toe...
Steadfast, alert, with regal stare,
Her senses all combined,
So that she's primed and so aware
And utterly refined...
And yet there's more besides than these
That set her quite apart,
Beyond the charms that quickly please
All creatures young at heart...
Consider how she twists and turns
When hunting for her prey,
Increasing skills she's learnt and learns
With every passing day...
What beauty, too, when cubs are raised,
As mother to them all,
Her gently ways so highly praised,
Her wisdom to install...
That cheetah's not just any cat,
She's debonair and sleek,
In fact, she's so much more than that,
She's truly quite unique!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'African Beauty'.
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Love Stephen Gayford? Here is a link to poetry inspired by
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9:41 p.m. Wed, Jun 3
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Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
is featured in the website's News Section!
http://www.gayfordgallery.com/news.htm
There's also a Guest Book!
http://users2.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g25-52612-21
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The Stephen Gayford poems can be viewed here:
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http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems or
http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems2
blog website links:
http://denis-martindale.blogspot.com
http://tinyurl.com/stephen-gayford-poetry
Framed pictures can be bought from UK websites:
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SKYJAGUAR!
Rainforests come, rainforests go,
If some still have their way,
Yet if replaced, then more would grow,
Forever and a day...
That's why a noble hope persists,
Tomorrow's trees to plant
And each donation thus enlists
Its help when others can't...
Just think of England without trees,
In fifteen years from now,
Such waits the future overseas
If folly would allow...
Yet wisdom strives and wisdom saves,
Both Man and beast live on,
A rescued future path it paves,
Else all best hopes are gone...
So spare a thought, donations, too,
Conserve what could be lost,
Before there's nothing we can do,
Too late to count the cost...
The TV adverts help explain,
Rainforests have their worth,
Because there's so much Man can gain,
Let's rescue Planet Earth!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the WWF and Sky Digital
charity to save the Rainforest and 1 billion trees.
As explained in their skyjaguar tv adverts about this.
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Love Stephen Gayford? Here is a link to poetry inspired by
Stephen Gayford's prints -written by one of our customers.
http://bit.ly/16jh3o
9:41 p.m. Wed, Jun 3
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The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:
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It was being updated in December 2013!
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Youtube video: http://tinyurl.com/gayfordgallery-dot-com-video
Click-a-pic!
http://gayfordgallery.com/original-paintings/
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http://gayfordgallery.com/signedlimitededitionartistproofs/
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Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
is featured in the website's News Section!
http://www.gayfordgallery.com/news.htm
There's also a Guest Book!
http://users2.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g25-52612-21
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The Stephen Gayford poems can be viewed here:
poemhunter.com links:
http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems or
http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems2
blog website links:
http://denis-martindale.blogspot.com
http://tinyurl.com/stephen-gayford-poetry
Framed pictures can be bought from UK websites:
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PROUD FATHER!
The lion and his cub were close,
The father with his son,
Yet for what future, Heaven knows,
The things that would be done...
For now, the cub had much to learn,
The months would turn to years,
Perhaps his legend yet to earn,
If courage conquered fears...
The cub was innocent, of course,
Knew nothing much at all,
Was ignorant of Nature's Laws
And duties yet to call...
So he played catch and snatch the tail
And chewed cubs' ears as well,
As if he were the alpha male
With stories he could tell...
Proud fathers know what young ones think
And let them fool around,
Like their own fathers used to blink
At every sight and sound...
Too soon such childhood pranks must fade,
The years will take these, too,
Till junior stands unafraid,
So strong he frightens YOU!
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Proud Father'.
Find more wildlife poems using Google search
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Love Stephen Gayford? Here is a link to poetry inspired by
Stephen Gayford's prints -written by one of our customers.
http://bit.ly/16jh3o
9:41 p.m. Wed, Jun 3
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The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:
http://www.gayfordgallery.com
It was being updated in December 2013!
http://gayfordgallery.com/the-artist/
Youtube video: http://tinyurl.com/gayfordgallery-dot-com-video
Click-a-pic!
http://gayfordgallery.com/original-paintings/
http://gayfordgallery.com/originalwatercolours/
http://gayfordgallery.com/originalpencildrawings/
http://gayfordgallery.com/signedlimitededitionartistproofs/
:::
Previous links:
Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
is featured in the website's News Section!
http://www.gayfordgallery.com/news.htm
There's also a Guest Book!
http://users2.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g25-52612-21
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The Stephen Gayford poems can be viewed here:
poemhunter.com links:
http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems or
http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems2
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.pokemoncraftstore.com/index.php?cPath=24
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