Clouded Leopard
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Denis Martindale
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The Clouded Leopard had a face
That made me stop and stare,
Distinctive markings made me gaze,
In wonder, standing there...
The kind a painter wants to paint
And seek to do that right,
Yet not as if it looks so quaint,
But that it's quite a sight...
Close-up, the details are precise,
With contrasts plainly seen,
Its forward glance, its strong-willed eyes,
Demeanour stilled, serene...
A perfect subject to portray,
Exquisite and sublime,
No wonder that I spent the day
And thought it worth my time...
To think, such creatures great and small
Impress us now and then,
Recalling every miracle,
The captured moment when...
The second we stand motionless,
Observing while we can,
Contended that such creatures bless
The tender heart of Man...
Denis Martindale August 2016.
A poem based on the magnificent wildlife paintings
by Stephen Gayford. Google-search phrases
gayford prints and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.
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