Denis Martindale Poems

Their names are there for all to see,
by those who still have eyes to see,
yet those being honoured each day
are now far beyond this world of pain,
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The cuddly baby Gorilla
Was very poor indeed
And that's why he had no villa,
No servants for each need...
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I'm glad to be a dolphin, I can wave my fin at you!
I can smile my gracious grin and then blow a kiss or two!
I swim as fast as boats can! That's amazing, don't you think! ?
And yet, don't close your eyes, man, or I'll vanish in a blink!
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There is a gulf 'twixt war and peace
The brave alone must cross...
And there they strive till battles cease
And some will suffer loss...
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Beak kind to birds both near and far,
Both high and low as well...
To me, each bird's a superstar!
In fact, to me, they're swell!
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If you could but cherish God's child,
Revered Saviour within...
You'd see beyond this world so wild,
Perhaps lost souls to win...
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The wolf surveyed looks quite sublime,
As first impressions go,
When he's relaxed and takes his time,
Reflecting every glow...
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White tiger cub, white tiger cub,
I gaze at you with awe,
Yet won't give you a belly rub
Or calmly shake your paw...
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What hopes and dreams dwell in that head
And in that tiger's heart
Beyond the thoughts that quickly sped
Then suddenly depart?
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