MAGICAL, TOO...

The white wolf came to me one night,
His face intent, extreme,
Content to stare and cause a fright,
Though it was just a dream...
At peace, as if he'd found his prey,
His victim and his feast,
So proud, in fact, he could delay
His nature as the beast...

But in the dream, I stood my ground,
I owned the land and deed,
While he could make a fearful sound,
I knew I could succeed...
He stood alone, I stood alone,
Each one to wear a frown
And while I stood there on my own,
I simply stared him down...

While he was strong, I, too, was strong
And wily, just like him,
That's why we stared the hour long,
That's why we looked so grim...
But at the end, he slinked away,
That coward turned about,
Because my courage saved the day,
By faith, without a doubt...


Denis Martindale copyright May 2016.


A poem based on a magnificent wildlife painting,
by artist Stephen Gayford. Google-search
gayfordgallery and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.


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WHITE MAJESTY, TOO...

White wolf! White wolf! I see you there!
Though you glide like a ghost,
Just like a blur upon the air,
As if a cloud to coast...
But your black eyes betray disguise
That Nature can't improve,
While up and forward limbs must rise,
Your bodyweight to move...

White wolf! White wolf! I've learnt your tricks!
You wily so-and-so,
That's why, right now, my camera clicks,
Before you turn and go...
Your majesty, your poise, your style,
I've captured all I can,
Though you may smirk and you may smile,
I'm not the average man...

White wolf! White wolf! A king to some,
A spirit on the prowl,
A haunting presence, still you come,
Then on some hill to howl...
But until then, my camera's stored
Your majesty and more,
So be you king, or sovereign lord,
I've got what I came for!


Denis Martindale, copyright April 2016.


A poem based on a magnificent wildlife painting,
by artist Stephen Gayford. Google-search
gayfordgallery and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.

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ARCTIC HERO?

The white wolf appeared the hero
Amid that arctic scene,
Where those temperatures hit zero,
As winds grew strong and mean...
With nought but fur to keep him warm,
He battled night and day,
Despite the bitter cold and storm,
He stayed to hunt his prey...

The hard decisions had been made,
For hunger hurt like hell,
The only way to make it fade
He knew by now so well...
Thus to the strong and to the brave
Were weaker lives bestowed,
When none on Earth was there to save,
When none no mercy showed...

It's just the victors left that boast,
If boasting swelled their pride,
If by such joys they felt engrossed
And conscience gave no guide...
Though Nature gave him teeth and claws,
And cunning ways to plot,
This white wolf chose a silent pause,
Reflecting on his lot...


Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent wildlife
painting by Stephen Gayford nb Google-search
gayfordgallery and "Stephen Gayford poetry".

https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Stephen+Gayford+poetry

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My Stephen Gayford tribute poems are here:

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http://poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
http://poemhunter.com/poem/a-brush-with-genius/
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It was being updated in December 2014!

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

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ANOTHER JUNGLE POOL

The jungle pool awaited him,
White tiger, tall and lean,
Engulfing him, so sleek and slim,
His black and white to clean...
A dozen frowns at first appeared,
Till he felt sweet release,
His face now soothed from ears to beard,
All tensions brought to peace...

His greyed reflection danced below
Amid the ripples there,
Next to the blue streaks to and fro,
That mirrored clouds mid-air...
What swam beneath he had no clue,
Yet instincts served him well
And thus he stayed, like tigers do,
As Nature cast her spell...

This was his portion to receive,
His chance should he remain,
The gentle coolness to retrieve,
The sunshine's heat to drain...
If he were human he would pray,
Give thanks to God above,
Yet all he did was smile and stay,
For tigers, that's enough...


Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent wildlife
painting by Stephen Gayford nb Google-search
gayfordgallery and "Stephen Gayford poetry".

https://www.google.co.uk/#q=Stephen+Gayford+poetry

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

My Stephen Gayford tribute poems are here:

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

The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:

http://www.gayfordgallery.com

It was being updated in December 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/

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
(that's for the A to Z title listings)

blog website links:

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

Framed pictures can be bought from UK websites,
NB use zoom-in feature when viewing pictures.

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

http://www.baato.co.uk/stephen%20gayford
(Various website sales of Stephen Gayford prints.)


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THE BOSS

White tiger, there, why do you stare
At me so haughty still,
As if you truly just don't care
And never, ever will?
As if you lack the heart, the grace,
Proud of your stubborn streak,
As if you think you own the place
And that you're quite unique?

White tiger, pause, think of your flaws,
Consider rights and wrongs,
Like us, you must obey God's laws,
As each to Him belongs...
You didn't make the sun above,
The planets or the moon
And though today you look quite tough,
We know we all die soon...

White tiger, please, let all pride cease,
Be humble, now and then,
For everyone on Earth agrees,
God goes back, way back when...
We've been around a few short years,
We know that well because
In life, we've shed our share of tears...
So, tell me... Who's The Boss?


Denis Martindale, copyright, June 2013.


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

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

More Stephen Gayford poems here:
denis-martindale-dot-blogspot-dot-com

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


Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
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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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http://tinyurl.com/gayfordpoems2

blog website links:

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

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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'.

More Stephen Gayford poems here:
denis-martindale-dot-blogspot-dot-com

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


Update: My poem, 'An Ode To Stephen Gayford'
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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

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REGAL

The cute white tiger cub had grown
And gone his separate way,
Perhaps to spend his life alone
Until his dying day...
Unless he found a female friend,
No cubs would bless his heart,
This truth the lonesome comprehend
Before true love can start...

The adult male was in his prime,
With confidence supreme,
The sunny day was quite sublime,
He strolled as in a dream...
A regal poise blessed every thought,
As if the world were his
And life seemed like a noble sport,
With mornings just like this...

Thus Nature had him well prepared,
For her, his special one,
With whom each future year was shared
As they strolled in the sun...
If only humans weren't involved
With mortgages and such,
Perhaps romance could be resolved
With just the tender touch...


Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2013.

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

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

More Stephen Gayford poems here:
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The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:

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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!

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:

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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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FOREST WATERHOLE

White tiger, wading slowly in,
Contented as can be,
Away from all your kith and kin,
You find tranquillity...
The fluid motions nestle close,
To greet your every stride,
To welcome you in your repose,
As from the heat you hide...

The gentle touch caresses you,
No judgment for your sins,
All washed away like morning dew,
You're treated like a prince...
The sunbeams settle on your back,
Defiant to the end,
Upon your stripes both white and black,
That form a perfect blend...

White tiger, won't you spend a while?
Please stay! The sun's so hot!
Forget your subtlety and guile,
For they won't help a lot...
The forest waterhole is cool,
Your friend in times of need...
And though it's merely just a pool,
It's wonderful, indeed!


Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.

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

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

More Stephen Gayford poems here:
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The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:

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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!

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
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blog website links:

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

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ADORATION

When two white tigers felt such peace
In their own company,
Tranquillity had brought them ease,
So pleasing now to see...
No fighting here, no growls, no scowls,
No sneers that chill the heart,
No argument that quickly fouls,
No hate to keep apart...

For now, as true friends, side-by-side,
There's harmony and more,
Serenity and smiles so wide
That each one knows the score...
A gentleness has come to stay,
Refreshing and sublime,
They seem almost to be at play,
Like children lost in time...

When humans learn to live as one,
Their hearts entwined with love,
What wondrous things will then be done,
As God's grace proves enough...
If two white tigers can enlist
True love beyond compare,
Such adoration must exist
For folks like us to share...


Denis Martindale, copyright, August 2012.


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

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

More Stephen Gayford poems here:
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The Stephen Gayford Gallery website is here:

http://www.gayfordgallery.com

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!

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.speedauction.tv
http://www.pricedropper.co.uk
http://www.pokemoncraftstore.com/index.php?cPath=24