ARCTIC SUN, TOO

Even the Arctic wolf has plans
On waking from his sleep,
The search for food Man understands,
Those hunger pains run deep...
His life depends on others, too,
Without these, starved then doomed,
That's just the same for me and you,
No other course assumed...

He either hunts and kills and lives...
Or dies just like the rest,
What other course, right there, that gives
Such food that he feels blessed?
What other choices could he take?
Eat cold grass every day?
Continue with a stomach ache
That just won't go away?

Perhaps when Christmas comes once more,
What need have you to roam,
With Christmas presents shared galore
And you to feast at home?
But he's still out there, day and night,
For any food to find,
Still there to catch and there to bite,
When Nature's not so kind...


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife painting. Google search phrases
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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION?

As predators, we're on the prowl,
We care not what some think,
Regardless if considered foul,
No lower still to sink...
For Man takes all those chickens' eggs
And from the cows takes milk,
Sometimes he eats fried chickens' legs,
Sometimes he wears fine silk...

The creatures see the walking beast,
For that's what Mankind seems,
The stand-up guy that wants to feast,
Regardless of extremes...
The creatures hide, or run, or fly,
They scatter while they may,
What creature wants to stay and die,
Today their final day?

So if you see a bird take flight,
That's just the way things are,
It fears all creatures that can bite,
Though near, it travels far...
It's got no guns, it's got no knives,
It's just got common sense,
Not like a cat that's got nine lives
And purrs as if you're friends...


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings auctioned to raise funds for
wildlife conservation. Google search phrases
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PICTURE THE SCENE!

Consider talents God imparts,
What treasures lie ahead,
Should artists blessed with brand new hearts
Just follow where they're led...
Let there be light! Picture the scene!
Choose colours bold and brave,
No more to see all trees as green,
Once given eyes of faith...

For there are creatures on this Earth
That take Man's breath away!
It takes the artists of true worth
To sketch without delay...
Portray the meerkat and macaw,
The tiger in his prime!
Perhaps to paint a hundred more?
Such artists sound sublime...

Each tiny passport brings new hope,
When artists choose to roam,
New countries spread across the globe,
Beyond both hearth and home...
What on Earth could match God's rainbows?
What's left that could astound?
What wonders wait? God only knows
The beauty He wants found...


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife painting. Google search phrases
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and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...


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FELINES OF THE FOREST!

The felines of the forest search
Together or alone,
If all at once they feel the urge
To face the great unknown...
They may have walked that path before
Or climbed that tree above
And yet each day they may find more,
Sometimes more than enough...

Yet that's the challenge life presents,
Stay home, stay still, stay safe,
Or venture forth, meet foes or friends
By choosing to be brave...
The felines face their destiny,
Depending on each mood,
It isn't just the scenery
Or hunting for their food...

Sometimes a partner they may find,
A soul mate on the way,
Such that there comes a change of mind,
A longing there to stay...
And who can blame them? No, not I...
Each soul seeks joys that bless,
No longer simply getting by,
When two find happiness...


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
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DRIVEN TO BECOME AN ARTIST!

Imagine there's a baby born,
No sign of special grace,
No talents shown upon that morn,
Just smiles upon his face...
Then years roll by, as years must pass,
Till that child goes to School,
Then by God's grace, becomes first class,
In fact, thought wonderful...

Imagine there's a student who
Transcends what's gone before,
Such that he starts impressing you
Since he can do much more...
When driven to excel again,
He stands out from the crowd,
No longer thought like other men,
Of whom most would be proud...

His paintings framed, then sold online,
His prints bought far and wide,
Then heralded as great design
That warms our hearts inside...
In living rooms, across the land,
This artist proves his worth,
Yet none on Earth could understand
Such wonders at his birth...


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
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ARTISTIC LICENCE

Do artists paint their diplomas,
Perchance to forge ahead?
Do they simply act as roamers
Wherever Fate has led?
And then to sit and sketch a scene,
As faithful as they should,
Then paint with red and blue and green
What's in the neighbourhood?

Or does it take some years to learn,
To master what's been taught?
Or just the talent to discern
Some innovative thought?
Or money earnt for canvasses,
Invested now and then?
Or random brush stroke flourishes,
Again and again and again?

I only know, the best are blessed,
They dedicate their all,
As if they seek to pass each test
To gain a miracle!
And so, give credit where it's due,
For artists everywhere,
Who daily share good things with you
Because they truly care!


Denis Martindale August 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
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