Two cheetahs, like two naughty tots,
Were on the prowl again,
For they enjoyed it lots and lots
When they were raising Cain...
With nothing safe within a mile,
Two cheetahs outran all
And though those scamps had cause to smile,
Pride comes before a fall...
They terrorised the neighbourhood,
Like whirlwinds oh so fast,
As if the act itself was good
And yet it couldn't last...
Surrounding creatures scattered wide,
The cheetahs stood alone,
Their victims found some place to hide,
From hearts as cold as stone...
A sudden sense of loneliness
Was all those cheetahs knew,
Like distant clouds God's love can't bless
Amid the sky so blue...
And so the cheetahs changed their ways,
For all the world to see
And from then on, throughout their days,
They cherished company...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
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Thursday 27 February 2014
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
BLACK MAGIC
Black Magic, I shall name you thus,
For you are rare indeed,
So separate from all of us,
As if a noble breed...
A panther with a haughty smile,
As if with secrets hid,
Yet with the looks that quite beguile
Despite the things you did...
Though I look on with eyes bewitched,
In awe at what I see,
I stay while you remain transfixed
And not chase after me...
To watch you there has calmed my soul,
The pace you set makes sense,
Why run around, lose self-control,
Instead of making friends?
Is that your plan? To take life slow?
No enemies to make?
Allow this man some time to know,
To simply take a break?
If yes, I owe you one in this,
A share of grace to give,
A chance for peace, a chance for bliss,
To live and yet let live...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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SERIOUS INTENT
A tiger's not a cuddly cat
To twist his ears or tail,
A tiger's so much more than that,
How else could he prevail?
His fellow cubs teach lessons well,
They squeeze and tug and chew
And oh the stories each could tell,
Until the time each grew...
Yet all grown up, each hunts alone,
Thus each meal's on the line,
Somewhere, out there, not always known,
Until it's time to dine...
Then tigers aren't the cutest things
That folks are blessed to see,
Despite the fact they act like kings,
With utmost majesty...
A close-up look would soon erase
Our winsome points of view,
For should we dare to meet their gaze,
Each face would grant a clue...
Such that we'd truly learn at length
Why tigers won't repent,
We'd see their overwhelming strength
And serious intent...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
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BREAKING COVER
The tiger sneaked a private glance
Between the close-knit leaves,
Who knows if there would be, perchance,
Some walking meal that breathes?
There was no scent upon the air,
No dainty morsel near,
The hunger felt he had to bear,
Till made to disappear...
With softly-trodden tootsies stepped,
He paced himself once more,
To face the lonely vigil kept
When hunting was a chore...
Without a drink to calm his nerves,
On tenterhooks he walked,
His tail now twisting with its swerves
As onward still he stalked...
His patience almost at an end,
He heard a creature run
And all his hopes were on the mend,
The hiding part was done...
On breaking cover, he gave chase,
Too soon a meal to gain,
No wonder frowns grew on his face,
Next time, he'd use his brain...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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LATE PATROL
The lion left his sweet repose
As evening brought the moon,
His late patrol was now quite close
And he must start it soon...
So up he stood and strolled about,
No airs or graces yet,
But he must end the others' doubt,
So that they would not fret...
Some lions change their moods quite fast
And so he posed a while,
So predators would look aghast
At such a great profile...
Enough to make them pause at least,
Discretion uppermost,
For who would face that awesome beast,
Surviving then to boast?
The lion made his way once more,
Each step with royal might,
So those that watched could not ignore
This king who dared to fight...
No laid-back royal to defeat,
No weakling prone to fail,
This king would be so hard to beat,
He was the alpha male...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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SECRET LAIR
The leopard left his secret lair,
His homely dwelling place,
Because the world had much to share
That he chose to embrace...
And so he left his home behind,
His shelter in the shade,
In search for something new to find
That might come to his aid...
He climbed a tall tree that he saw
And then surveyed the land,
The sight then thrilled him to the core,
Much more than he had planned...
He watched the birds build distant nests,
Intrigued at patience seen,
Homeowners now, not simply guests,
If none should intervene...
When he climbed down, no more to roam,
Reflecting on that day,
He gladly made the journey home
And there he chose to stay...
Since leopards find their Paradise,
Let's hope we, too, might share
The peace we count beyond all price,
At home, without a care...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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JADE
Black Panther Jade, so dark, so sleek,
So pristine in the sun,
Of all God's creatures quite unique,
With beauty that can stun...
For there you pause, so calm, serene,
So gentle, lying still,
Just like the Sphinx, revered when seen,
Hushed breath at such a thrill...
You needn't do a single thing
To make me like you now,
For all the wonder that you bring
Means more to me somehow...
Though we're not friends, this day you're named,
Like pussycats at home,
Your beauty grows with you untamed,
Wherever you may roam...
So you stay there and I'll stay here,
Respecting from afar,
With boundaries so crystal clear
That never jade or jar...
I'll paint a picture to recall,
This moment that we met,
Then gently hang it on the wall
So that I'll not forget...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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SUPERIORITY!
A tiger has that certain style,
That certain savoir faire,
That winsome way that makes me smile,
Precocious, debonair!
Such that he swaggers now and then,
Like putting on a show,
Upon his catwalk once again
With colours all aglow...
His tail is like a wondrous whip
To swat the flies away,
It's like he thinks he's way too hip
For them to spoil his day!
He only growls when he finds need,
Why show off all the time?
His snarls won't help him to succeed,
If he stays in his prime...
And so he glides with charm and grace,
Or leaps ten feet and more,
Bold confidence upon his face,
Conceited? That's for sure!
He thinks he's better than I am!
Superiority?
I know he doesn't give a damn,
BUT we'll just wait and see!
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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ORIGINAL WATERCOLOURS
When Stephen Gayford's paintings start,
They're borne of heartfelt love,
Beyond the most expressive art
That he must rise above...
And so begins a gentle course
Till oils are employed,
So watercolours reinforce
The details he's enjoyed...
The finer points are thus portrayed
In all their finery,
As if to pass the highest grade
The human eye can see...
Thus feathers, furs and twinkling eyes
When framed bless any wall,
Enough to take us by surprise,
Now crystal clear to all...
Perhaps that's why we treasure so
The skills of mortal men,
When fine art oils overflow
With truths beyond our ken...
God's grace helps those who paint or draw
With patience that's sublime,
So that we're blessed, yes, even more,
By those who take their time...
Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2014.
The poem is based on magnificent watercolour paintings
by Stephen Gayford, nb Google search gayfordgallery.
These are the beginnings for each major oil painting,
granting a detailed insight into each creature's character.
Find more wildlife poems using Google search
for the search phrase Stephen Gayford poetry.
https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Stephen+Gayford+poetry
The bid tv twitter website update here links to my
http://www.poemhunter.com poetry, nb over 400 poems:
https://twitter.com/bidtv/status/2016992586?screen_name=bidtv
https://mobile.twitter.com/bidtv/status/2016992586?screen_name=bidtv
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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My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
Shared on
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/original-watercolours/
Printer-friendly text version:
http://www.poemhunter.com/best-poems/denis-martindale/original-watercolours/
Shortcut: http://tinyurl.com/original-watercolours
http://denis-martindale.blogspot.com/2014/02/original-watercolours.html
The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:
http://www.gayfordgallery.com
It was being updated in February 2014!
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/
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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:
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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