CAT IN A WOODED LANDSCAPE

The cat had wandered far from home,
God knows how he got there,
Now all alone he had to roam,
With no-one else to care...
The wooded landscape looked forlorn,
Just rocks for company,
That's why he treated life with scorn,
As lonesome as could be...

He ventured far and wide each day,
Another cat to find,
To offer hope along the way,
Perchance to change his mind...
And so for weeks, he travelled hard,
Across by day and night,
So terrified he stayed on guard
Through every sound and sight...

At last, the wood came to an end,
The city streets he saw,
In time, God helped him meet a friend,
The city to explore...
No human master to control,
Just living fancy free,
To find some food and have a stroll...
How nice... Don't you agree?


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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WINTER RETREAT

The tigers woke from sleep again
And went off to explore,
The snow had settled uptil then
And life was such a bore...
The tiger cubs had had enough,
When would it melt away?
This Winter time made living tough
For hunters and their prey...

No bricks and mortar for a home,
No heating switch to turn,
No cold house walls filled up with foam,
No coal that they could burn...
No Christmas Day, no cardigans,
No thermal socks received,
No thoughts of making New Year plans,
No wonder that they grieved...

Depression is a solemn thing,
The cubs were quite aware,
When all life's problems daily bring
Some share of dark despair...
They had no telly like we do,
No radio at all,
No change of scenery to view,
Except when snowflakes fall...


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
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http://tinyurl.com/stephen-gayford-poetry

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MORNING PATROL

The leopard gamely woke from sleep
To greet the sun again,
He had a vigil he must keep
And couldn't rest till then...
Survival first, survey the land,
Learn what's about as well,
Stroll the morning patrol as planned,
Then settle for a spell...

Of course, he chose to do things right,
To make sure he was safe,
Who knows what's happened in the night?
Stay wise and not just brave...
Mind you, he was as tough as boots,
If push should come to shove,
No chance of that just eating fruits
Some creatures seem to love...

That was his motto all the time,
Exploring landscapes new,
How else could he stay in his prime
To do what he must do?
This leopard was a lonesome soul,
His shadow walked beside,
Silent friends on morning patrol,
With no-one else as guide...


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
Stephen Gayford, nb Google search gayfordgallery.

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http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
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It was being updated in May 2014!

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SCOTTISH WILDCAT!

Och, beware the Scottish Wildcat!
He fairly chills the soul!
Just give him room, don't pause to chat,
Such beasties lose control!
In daylight, you stand half a chance,
Escape, your limbs intact,
He'll lead you such a merry dance
Should he at first react...

So mind your step in wooded lands,
He's known to jump from trees,
To scratch your shoulders, arms and hands,
Wherever he may please!
Och, don't be brave, my strong-armed lad,
Such beasties laugh at you,
Just head for home and you'll be glad
He didn't get to chew!

I chose to fight and lost an ear,
I've got some scars as well,
I warn you, now, to have a fear,
Such beasties come from Hell!
He may look kinda cute at first,
But turn tail quick and run,
Before he gets to do his worst
And chew your ears for fun!


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
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It was being updated in May 2014!

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blog website links:

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

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POLAR BEAR PARABLE

The solitary Polar Bear
Stood motionless with awe
And simply froze, content to stare,
At what God had in store...
Majestic mountains far beyond,
Across a sapphire sea,
That seen from space looked like a pond,
Amid such scenery...

And yet such blessings warmed his heart,
It's like he owned each one,
Of course, some day he must depart,
Yet life had just begun...
Before these, life seemed commonplace,
Flat ice was all around,
But here, a smile now blessed his face,
Amazed at what he found...

If only he had found a friend
To share such wonders with,
Another bear to comprehend
The splendours God can give...
Perhaps that's why God made the Earth,
The sun, the moon and stars,
So loving couples sensed their worth
In all that comes to pass...


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
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http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
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It was being updated in May 2014!

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blog website links:

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

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BEAUTY AS A FORCE OF ENERGY!

When Van Gogh painted what he saw,
He shared that vision well,
With every brushstroke to outpour
The tale he had to tell...

With circled swirls of blue and gold
He gave us his insight,
For all God's beauty to behold,
No matter, day or night!

When Stephen Gayford paints at first,
The details all shine through,
The talent's there, quite unrehearsed,
So credit where it's due...

Thus lions, tigers, bears and such
Are painted one-by-one,
Perfected by the Master's touch,
Yet with a sense of fun!

For beauty comes to those that wait,
Because they seized the day,
Because they chose to celebrate
The gifts God gave away...

Thus time and space and energy
Combine with wondrous grace,
To showcase what God meant to be
To bless the human race!

That's why the children love the snow,
The little birds that sing,
The dainty flowers God helps grow
When April signals Spring...

A latent powered reservoir
Falls down from skies above,
To let each flower be the star
In gardens blessed by love!

Yet don't forget the tallest trees
That stretch forth leaves like prayers,
To dance upon each passing breeze
That proves that God still cares...

While Nature's realm seems just a part
Of God's vast universe,
It's this that grants each broken heart
New hope inside that stirs!

Our cameras still take photographs
Wherever we may roam,
Safari lions and giraffes
Form slideshows when we're home...

Let's give thanks for awesome dolphins,
Dogs, cats and butterflies,
Their beauty shines when Man begins
To see them through God's eyes!


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.

The title is based upon the inspirational vision of
Louie Schwartzberg as explained by the deviantart
website featuring his celebration of God's Creation.

The poem is also based upon the magnificent paintings
by Stephen Gayford, nb Google search gayfordgallery.

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

My Stephen Gayford tribute poems are here:

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http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/gayford-gallery/

The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:
http://www.gayfordgallery.com

It was being updated in May 2014!

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

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http://gayfordgallery.com/original-paintings/
http://gayfordgallery.com/originalwatercolours/
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http://gayfordgallery.com/signedlimitededitionartistproofs/

There's also a Guest Book!
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The Stephen Gayford poems can be viewed here:

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http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems or
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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://search.ebay.co.uk/stephen-gayford
http://www.amazon.co.uk
http://www.preloved.co.uk
https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Stephen+Gayford

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