'Keep up!' the lioness declared
To lion cubs behind,
Because, in truth, she really cared,
With dangers on her mind...
For even lions aren't immune
From predators around,
No matter, midnight or high noon,
To such, all lives are bound...
'Keep up!' she told them, based on fears
That neither cub yet knew,
For she had learnt from all her years
What other creatures do...
Though she could run at speed and flee,
They weren't as yet that strong,
That's why she warned, 'Stay close to me
And don't just tag along!'
'Keep up!' she growled with her stern voice,
Alerting them to harm,
Despite the peace, they had no choice
And thus ignored the calm...
One cub looked back, his eyes alert,
That was his day of days,
Aware of dangers that occurred,
He learnt to change his ways...
Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2013.
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The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Keep Up'.
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Monday, 7 January 2013
KEEP UP!
Sunday, 23 December 2012
MOTHER OF PEARLS
My camera clicked and caught the scene,
Three polar bears in view,
I didn't mean to intervene,
Yet this was somewhat new...
The young ones walking, Mum close by,
All staring to my right,
While I looked through the camera's eye
Just taking in the sight...
This time I knew three's not a crowd,
The trio looked content,
The Mum seemed smiling, somewhat proud,
As if each were her friend...
To think, that Nature grants us love
In such a wondrous way,
That's why I humbly looked above
And thanked God for this day...
Three polar bears, what could they know?
This world is filled with life!
And everywhere that Man can go,
He's seen what can survive...
For Man's explored and learnt this truth,
That love stands ever near,
Today, these polar bears are proof,
They've made it crystal clear...
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Mother Of Pearls'.
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LIONHEARTED
The alpha male was at his peak,
Triumphant, in his prime,
His muscles showing his physique
Confirming him sublime...
Let other lions cower near,
Let other lions flee,
The alpha male had none to fear,
Behold his majesty!
His outward form matched inner strength
Revealed within his eyes,
That firm resolve at any length
Meant there'd be no surprise...
One look would send your blood to chill,
You'd pray like any saint!
Perhaps you'd make it to the hill...
One roar, perhaps you'd faint!
The world was his, that's how he felt,
A sovereign king, no less,
With smouldering looks to make you melt,
That's how his sort impress...
If I were you, I'd stand well back,
I don't care if you've prayed!
He's not the kind I'd like to track,
It's no good tempting fate!
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
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The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Lionhearted'.
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WHITE WONDER
The white wolf takes like others do,
He doesn't seek advice
And so, why should he care for you,
If you don't think he's nice?
Yet there's a beauty white wolves own,
That beckons us draw near,
Until our hearts turn cold as stone
And wisdom grants us fear...
Yet there he is, the predator,
The hunter, night and day,
But to him, what would it matter,
What other creatures say?
He either starves or kills and feasts,
There's nowhere in-between,
He knows the cost like other beasts
And that's why he's so mean...
The white wolf glowed, his coat ablaze,
A wonder to behold
And many legends form his praise
With each new story told...
Condemning every trace of guile,
Each striking pose and pounce,
Yet complimenting every smile,
As if the King of Hounds...
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
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The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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MOON DANCE
The wild wolf howls at yonder moon,
No sign of happiness,
For twilight comes by, oh so soon,
The daylight to suppress...
The wild wolf knows the moon dance well,
Its gliding left to right,
As if the passing time to tell
To those that have insight...
So no surprises dusk till dawn,
No shifting from its course,
No signs in Heaven meant to warn
The breakers of God's Laws...
The wild wolf howls as if to say,
'I'm not afraid of you!
In fact, you often lead the way,
So credit where it's due...'
The wolf knows not how moons are made,
No telescope has he,
His eyes see only what's displayed
For night-time eyes to see...
While wolves can howl the whole night long,
The moon's in outer space,
To dance along without a song,
In pure majestic grace...
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Moon Dance'.
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TAKING IT EASY
The cheetah simply had enough!
He slowed down to a crawl...
As if he'd lost all power and puff
And humbly had to stall...
So there he was, with tail drooped down,
His jaw now opened wide,
With facial markings like a frown,
As if to say, 'I tried...'
He slumped upon the ground to rest,
Right there, at first quite cross,
For even though he'd run his best,
To had to face the loss...
To think, that he, famed for his speed,
Must now admit defeat,
To think, he thought that he'd succeed
With victory tasting sweet...
And yet, that said, he rested now,
The gentle breeze passed by,
Such that it calmed his furrowed brow
And brought a wistful sigh...
Taking it easy soothed his soul
So much it felt sublime
And when he'd gained his self-control,
He vowed, 'Next time! Next time!'
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
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The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Taking It Easy'.
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WHITE ON WHITE
The white wolf went about his day
With one thing on his mind,
It was his nature to obey
For some new food to find...
The solemn truth, survival first,
The rest was just a blur,
This day was either blessed or cursed,
Who knows what would occur?
In life, death is the guarantee,
The last resort, no more,
That's why there was no mystery
When hunger was so sure...
The white wolf crushed white snow beneath
As he ran to and fro,
Pressed lips still hid his pure white teeth
While he felt hunger grow...
The carnivore searched his domain,
Found food and thus survived,
Some thing would lose while he would gain
From all he had derived...
I watched him from my hiding place,
His daily battle known
The second that he'd won the chase
And thought he ate alone...
Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2012.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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