Elegant Reflections

The tiger's golden stripes stood out Upon his famous frame, Mid dazzling colours all about, Yet none were quite the same... Yet when upon the waters stirred, Reflections rose above, But he cared less at what occurred, Cool water was enough... He strode ahead, partaking all The stream had there to give, Before a brand new night must fall On all below that live... Mid Summer's heat a tiger sighs, Yet here was cool relief, With all the joy that God supplies, As if beyond belief... To think, that he, was privy to, A shelter from the heat, While other creatures had no clue That this could be so sweet... He sniggered to himself with glee, The selfish so-and-so... And never told a soul that he Found such a place to go... Denis Martindale, copyright, February 2013. The poem is based on the magnificent painting by Stephen Gayford called 'Elegant Reflections'. More Stephen Gayford poems here: denis-martindale-dot-blogspot-dot-com