Wait For Me! Poem by Denis Martindale

The elephants were walking on,
The calf was last in line,
He turned around before they'd gone
And said, 'Well, that's just fine! '
They'd never said a word as such,
Just up and went and left,
Without a thought to stay in touch,
That's why he felt bereft...

Poor thing! My word, he looked surprised!
'Well, that's a fine to do!
It's good that I soon realised!
I'd not do that to you! '
They lumbered on and kept ahead,
Yet his feet were quite small,
Despite the speed at which he sped,
Which wasn't fast at all...

That's when he bellowed, 'WAIT FOR ME! '
That's when they each looked round,
Who made that noise? They stopped to see,
It was the strangest sound!
'Don't fret, dear child! You passed the test!
You let your voice be heard
And we're so proud you did your best!
Now, not another word...'


Denis Martindale, copyright June 2016.


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