Sumatran Tiger Family Poem by Denis Martindale

The tiger family had found
A resting place at last
And so they laid upon the ground
Not feeling so downcast...
The sun was shining, all seemed fine,
So each felt warm inside,
No hunger pains to make them dine,
Their needs had been supplied...

At times like these, a bond begins,
No predators nearby,
No truths a parent must convince,
No lessons cubs must try...
So why not take such times to pause?
Reflections soothe the soul...
Contentment helps until it bores,
Then it's fulfilled its role...

So off they sauntered back again,
Refreshed, revitalised,
Aware they'd shared some moments when
Life felt more highly prized...
If only humans followed suit,
To work... then rest or play,
Perhaps they'd grow much more astute
With every passing day...


Denis Martindale, copyright February 2016.


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