In Deep Poem by Denis Martindale

The tiger hated snow a lot,
He knew it made things hard
And that it never made things hot,
So he stayed on his guard...
But when he saw that ice could melt,
He sensed that Spring was near,
Then oh what happiness he felt,
His heart was full of cheer...

His paw slipped in the water's hold,
In deep to depths below,
To search what secrets could be told
So he'd be in the know...
And sure enough, arm's length proved well
That Spring was on its way,
For Winter's grip had lost its spell
And that sure made his day...

For he recalled much warmer climes,
When insects chirp their songs,
When bolder lights bring better times
For which his heart now longs...
So off he walked, with faith renewed,
Despite the snow around,
When patience grants a winsome mood,
None greater may be found...


Denis Martindale, copyright, July 2015.


Poem based on a magnificent wildlife painting,
by artist Stephen Gayford nb Google-search
gayfordgallery and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.