Watch And Learn! Poem by Denis Martindale

Three lions stared at goings-on,
Because they were brand new,
Regarding sights till they were gone,
For what else should they do?
Like us, they learn how things are done,
The skills that others know,
In time like them, second to none,
With each one like a pro...

Three lions looking quite perplexed,
Amazed at what they saw,
To question what would happen next,
Then learn what lay in store...
Eyes open wide and taking in,
Like cameras set on zoom,
Depending on their kith and kin,
Their lessons to resume...

Three lions learning day-by-day
The hunting skills they'd need,
Gone was the time they used to play,
Their new lives must proceed...
How else could they survive the years?
As partners they'd do well,
As long as they could beat their fears...
But only time would tell...


Denis Martindale, copyright, August 2013.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Watch And Learn'.