The mighty tiger look amazed
As snow flakes touched his nose
And suddenly his whiskers raised
As if to strike a pose...
His eyes then looked above to see
The whole sky dazzling white,
Thus adding to the mystery
Of this new wondrous sight...
Through life he'd seen a waterfall
And trees and streams as well,
Yet now these snow flakes beat them all,
With him caught in their spell...
Now with a twinkle in his eyes,
Revitalised again,
He took the time to realise
To give thanks there and then...
Just like a child, he swiped the air,
Caught snow flakes on his paw
And saw them melt and disappear,
Thus gone forever more...
Alas, no-one to share this now,
No-one to tell this to...
All he could do was wonder how,
Just like us humans do...
Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Snow Flakes'.
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Friday, 26 April 2013
SNOW FLAKES
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'.
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Thursday, 25 April 2013
TRAILBLAZER
Some say the wolf was tamed by Man
And dogs began as such,
According to some Master Plan,
Though wolves aren't loved as much...
Yet wolves continue steadfastly
As long as Man consents,
If not, then it's quite plain to see
That Man could make amends...
When conservation's just a word,
Each species stands alone,
Just like the dead old dodo bird,
So quickly overthrown...
If we love dogs, should we ignore
Each wolf that's fancy free?
If so, we simply close the door
Upon their legacy...
Trailblazers come, trailblazers go,
The dog's called Man's best friend
And yet the wolf's known as Man's foe
Especially at day's end...
Like others, hunting to survive,
The wolf has cause to kill,
Yet conservation keeps alive...
If Man still has the will...
Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Trailblazer'.
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Sunday, 10 March 2013
IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY
The tiger stood and looked ahead,
So hot and near collapse,
But then all fear had all but fled
And gone for good, perhaps...
The water's edge was cool and clear,
Inviting him to test
The wondrous stream that had no peer,
Because it was the best...
His chin was dripping as he strode,
His front legs hid from sight
And suddenly joy overflowed
As he filled with delight...
The sun, the stream, together brought
Enchantment all around,
The kind that chills the fiercest thought,
The kind meant to astound...
To think, cool water has the power
To soothe hot pains away,
The body blossoms like a flower
That greets a brand new day...
Thus tigers find they've strong defence,
Cool waters help them through,
Because such streams are faithful friends,
As fresh as morning dew...
Denis Martindale, copyright, March 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'In The Heat Of The Day'.
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YOUNG STALKER
Snow leopards stalk, sometimes to win,
Averting hunger pains,
Because it's as those aches begin,
No gentle peace remains...
Snow leopards must endure the cold
That Winter always brings
And each new meal's worth more than gold,
Because starvation stings...
No creature's safe from predators,
No matter if they run,
Eventually they come off worse,
Beneath the moon or sun...
It's true, some scatter high or low,
Escaping now and then,
But scavengers run to and fro
To catch their prey again...
Snow leopards have a stubborn streak
So they can wait all day,
Young stalkers play at hide-and-seek,
Regardless, come what may...
With hunger pains forever near,
Snow leopards must persist,
Thus tiny creatures live in fear
Each second they exist...
Denis Martindale, copyright, March 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Young Stalker'.
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HOT LIONESS
The lioness was mighty hot,
Determined now to rest,
As if quite rooted to the spot
Where she could most be blessed...
Let others roam their vast domain
And pace both left and right,
For her, there wasn't much to gain
With that hot sun so bright...
So there she was, all golden brown,
With no-one to impress,
Just gently lounging, lying down,
Absorbing happiness...
It's wondrous what the sun can do,
If you've got time to spare,
Beneath a sky that's oh so blue,
To cast off every care...
As long as you can bear the heat,
Turn over now and then,
You'll find your life can be so sweet,
Almost beyond your ken...
The lioness gave no regard
When life was such a breeze,
She joined the poet and the bard
Who contemplate at peace...
Denis Martindale, copyright, March 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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LAYABOUT
The tiger tried a morning run
To build an appetite,
Then laid down gently while the sun
Shone down with all its might...
Somehow the tiger changed his mood,
Content to stay unmoved,
With less regard for wholesome food
In favour to be soothed...
The mighty tiger feared by all
Was no more king but slave,
No need to hunt, no need to brawl,
As if all power to save...
As if to pace himself midday,
At peace twixt sun and earth,
As if he'd found a place to stay
And contemplate his worth...
To some, he was a layabout,
An idler, nothing more,
Yet even kings are known to flout
The least and strongest law...
So who are we to judge him now,
Like critics who discuss?
Let's let him soothe his furrowed brow,
He hurts not one of us!
Denis Martindale, copyright, March 2013.
My Poetry website: http://poem.says.it
The poem is based on the magnificent painting
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