Lion Profile Poem by Denis Martindale

My word, that lion looks the part!
His profile looks sublime!
As if he's got a noble heart,
As if he's in his prime...
As if he's learnt a thing or two,
The master of his fate,
As if he knows just what to do,
His legend to create!

My word, that lion looks a king,
He glides from place to place,
That royal walk proves everything,
Regard that poise and grace...
And yet he moves at lightning speed,
He fights and wins with style,
The lesser lions can't succeed,
No wonder they don't smile...

My word, I'm glad I'm over here
And that he's over there!
Why wander close then shake with fear?
I know I wouldn't dare!
My camera lens gets close enough,
My photos must suffice...
Because that lion's way too tough
And I am way too nice...


Denis Martindale, copyright March 2016.


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