Companionship

Two wolves were waiting side-by-side, At peace, they looked serene, Yet both their eyes were open wide With hunting skills so keen... They looked majestic, yes, indeed, Yet those around weren't pleased, For soon it would be time to feed And tensions were increased... Wise creatures now remained quite still, No sounds to make at all... For soon they knew that blood would spill, In one almighty brawl. The waiting game went on and on, With gamblers here and there, Beneath the brilliant sun that shone Without a single care... Companionship is well and good, As friends can testify, Yet these two owned the neighbourhood And creatures that ran by. To some, these wolves with pristine fur Looked awesome without doubt, But oh what frightful things occur Each time there's food about... Denis Martindale, copyright, August 2011. The poem is based on the magnificent painting by Stephen Gayford called 'Companionship'. More Stephen Gayford poems here: denis-martindale-dot-blogspot-dot-com