Macaw Portraits

Macaws are precious birds indeed, So colourful and bright, A first impression, that's agreed, Each bird, a wondrous sight... Just like a rainbow on display, Vivacious through and through, When I see them, they make my day! Resplendent red and blue... It's like they've nothing left to fear And perch as if with pride, It's like they're saying, 'Yes, we're here! We've got no need to hide! ' As long as folks don't get too close, They've peace of mind to rest, Perhaps we're seen as friends not foes And their doubts get suppressed... So portraits aren't so hard to paint, A first sketch starts off fine, The soft-laid silhouettes so feint, Then detailed line by line... The painting takes a longer time And yet it's so worthwhile, When done, it's perfect, so sublime It's cause for me to smile... Denis Martindale, copyright February 2016. Poem based on a magnificent wildlife painting, by artist Stephen Gayford. Google-search gayfordgallery and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.