Each Creates His Own Legacy... Poem by Denis Martindale

Over fifty years ago, the world of wildlife changed.
Maharaja Shri Martand Singh helped to do that.
He saw a nine month old tiny white tiger cub,
which was in his forest, now known as Bandhavgahr.

The cub had chocolate stripes and blue eyes
and that tiny creature was called 'Mohan'.
There had been earlier reports of white tigers,
yet little Mohan was the first to be captured.
Today, white tigers are generally found in zoos
such as in America, Europe and Asia.

White tigers are wonderful and each exists today
thanks to Mankind's dedicated conservation work,
leading to the careful breeding programme
meant to carry on the legacy of Mohan...

Stephen Gayford's wildlife artwork blesses us, too.
He captures the essence of the white tigers in his art
and his framed prints promote wildlife conservation.

Some buyers of his pictures become collectors...
they may like lions, tigers or bears, pandas or penguins,
or prefer the majesty of eagles, falcons or kingfishers,
or the mystery, serenity and tranquillity of dolphins,
or merely find some amusement derived from meerkats.

Each buyer appreciates Stephen Gayford's devotion,
his awesome talent and meticulous attention to detail,
which together form his own legacy to one and all...
Each one of us is unique in what we can do,
and so, in truth, each creates his own legacy...


Denis Martindale copyright June 2015.