YOU WON THE AUCTION!

The birthday of my friend drew near,
I had a gift in mind
And once that thought was crystal clear,
That gift I had to find!
I Google searched and found eBay,
Amazon and Gumtree,
But I struck out, until one day,
God answered prayers for me!

A Stephen Gayford! I was chuffed,
My bid was really high,
Yet it was something my friend loved,
That meant I had to buy!
And all at once, the big day came,
The auction's final hour,
Who'd be the winner of the game
To leave the losers sour?

But I was ready secretly,
A higher bid reserved,
I prayed that none could beat me!
That thought left me unnerved!
The final minute, 'You're Outbid!'
I clicked and bid once more...
I raised it up by TWENTY quid,
That told THEM all what for!


Denis Martindale March 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
gayford prints and Stephen Gayford poetry
and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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THE STEPHEN GAYFORD ART GALLERY

There came a time when hearts were stirred
Towards a gallery,
With one great artist they preferred
And all he brought to be...
Remembering how long he stood
As he would paint away,
To do the very best he could
Day after day after day...

Collectors gathered, deep in thought,
Compared each frame at hand,
Reflected on the prints they'd bought,
The ones they saw as grand...
And thus the final choices came
From hundreds that were sold,
That proudly bore the artist's name
On silver frames and gold...

And so the public came to view
And marvel at them all,
Each one pristine, presented new,
Each one a miracle...
Then buyers searched the Internet
To find his art as well,
Since beauty that's hard to forget
Is always bound to sell...


Denis Martindale March 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
gayford prints and Stephen Gayford poetry
and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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HAED finished pieces gallery:

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slideshows, including some wildlife pictures.

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LIONESS, TOO...

The lioness played many parts,
At first, the cub, no more,
Enough to capture all their hearts,
So perfect, without flaw...
No need to hunt for food as yet,
No need to fear at all,
Just walk around without regret,
Enjoy life's miracle...

But then things changed and life took hold,
No more to fool around,
Her years began to make her bold,
Her ears fixed on each sound...
And scents that trailed upon the breeze
Could not escape her now,
Sometimes her fears could steal her peace,
Until she calmed somehow...

Then came the time when motherhood
Caused her mind to reflect,
On everything she thought was good
And worthy of respect...
When old age came, she left behind
Her cubs now fully grown,
And to her death, she was resigned,
For death, she, too, must own...


Denis Martindale March 2017.


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

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=160_620


HAED finished pieces gallery:

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of screen link for "Show Albums and Stories".

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Several HAED Fantasy Art artists have pictures
on my website click-a-pic full screen galleries
slideshows, including some wildlife pictures.

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GIBBON

A gibbon's such an agile thing,
It moves as if a blur,
It takes firm hold, then starts to swing,
A trail of tail and fur...
It may not own a peacock's grace,
Or match a dolphin's smile,
But there's a fact that we must face,
A gibbon's sure got style...

Athletic twists, athletic turns,
A gymnast soaring high,
With all the tricks that each one learns,
Almost like it could fly...
Like Spider-Man, up there, at ease,
A show-off now and then,
Content to leap between the trees,
Then, sometimes, back again...

I used to be quite agile, too,
But that's a young man's game,
Old age can change your point of view,
Ain't that a crying shame!?
But when I see a gibbon glide
Across its neighbourhood,
I must confess, I think inside,
'I used to be that good!'


Denis Martindale March 2017.


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

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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HAED finished pieces gallery:

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Several HAED Fantasy Art artists have pictures
on my website click-a-pic full screen galleries
slideshows, including some wildlife pictures.

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GOD BLESS THE ARTIST'S LEGACY!

Sometimes on eBay's site I've seen
An artist's merchandise,
Such that, when I feel oh so keen,
Each one's a real surprise...
With greeting cards like mini prints,
Or fine art calendars,
Or maybe plates not meant to rinse
That no-one could surpass...

Perhaps a jigsaw puzzle's sold,
A cavalcade portrayed,
With animals both brave and bold,
Pieced well and then displayed...
Or maybe there's a watch to buy,
Or T-shirt I could wear,
Delivered here to test and try,
Kept safe within my care...

Yet canvas prints are worth much more,
I hang these on each wall,
Sometimes I simply stare in awe
At each new miracle...
I like to think the artist's glad
That I should buy his art,
That he shared all he ever had
That God put in his heart...


Denis Martindale March 2017.


A poem based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife paintings. Google search phrases
gayford prints and Stephen Gayford poetry
and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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HAED finished pieces gallery:

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Several HAED Fantasy Art artists have pictures
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WHITE TIGERS!

White tigers rested, so at ease,
Beside a gentle stream,
Assured of comfort and of peace,
As if within a dream...
A wistful breeze upon the air,
Sunshine for warmth and light,
A treasured treat beyond compare
And such a wholesome sight...

My camera took some pictures, too,
So I was really glad,
Right on the spot, the place to view,
Oh, my, what luck I had...
As if God wanted this to be,
To capture beauty so,
As if to share their legacy
Before they chose to go...

That's why, with camera, I stayed still
And like a statue stood,
My racing heart portrayed the thrill
And, my, that sure felt good...
The adult cat and cubs moved on,
Yet I've no cause to grieve,
Because today, though years have gone,
Such memories never leave...


Denis Martindale March 2017.


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

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Stephen Gayford Poems Titles:
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http://heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=160_620


HAED finished pieces gallery:

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Several HAED Fantasy Art artists have pictures
on my website click-a-pic full screen galleries
slideshows, including some wildlife pictures.

http://www.fantasyart.ukartists.com/

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MEERKAT SUNRISE

The older meerkat led the way,
The young ones followed close,
To see the dawn of one more day
And yonder light that glows...
That great-eyed god without a name,
That circle in the sky,
That sent out heat, yet without flame,
That glides so slowly by...

The older meerkat stood up straight,
The young ones copied, too,
In awe, as each was forced to wait,
As light from darkness grew...
And there it was, the sunrise shown,
As if like burning gold,
As if to say, 'You're not alone!
Live life and live it bold!'

It wasn't just another dawn,
They had a friend above,
Of each new danger to forewarn,
By sharing light and love...
They knew not God like humans can,
Yet they walked in His light,
The faithful trust God has a plan
For all things in His sight...


Denis Martindale February 2017.


Based on the magnificent Stephen Gayford
wildlife painting sold on the bid.tv channel.
 
Google search phrases:

gayford prints and Stephen Gayford poetry
and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...


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slideshows, including some wildlife pictures.

http://www.fantasyart.ukartists.com/

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