Arctic Icons

When Polar Bears walk on the ice, Their tootsies somewhat cold, It isn't much like Paradise, If I may be so bold... You wouldn't catch me visiting, With smiles upon my face, I'd only stand there wondering About some warmer place! Though nothing new beneath the sun And lack of scenery, The Mummy Bear and little one, Seemed happy, I'll agree. Perhaps their coats were just enough To help those two survive, Yet both of them seemed warmed by love, In fact, it made them thrive! Though humans pose for photographs, Say 'Cheese! ' to form a smile, These Polar Bears were sharing laughs That lingered for a while... As humans, we've got memories, A treasure trove within... So like these Polar Bears, find peace... Press on and don't give in! Denis Martindale, copyright, October 2012. The poem is based on the magnificent painting by Stephen Gayford called 'Arctic Icons'.