White Tigers! Poem by Denis Martindale

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...