Polar Bear Parable

The solitary Polar Bear Stood motionless with awe And simply froze, content to stare, At what God had in store... Majestic mountains far beyond, Across a sapphire sea, That seen from space looked like a pond, Amid such scenery... And yet such blessings warmed his heart, It's like he owned each one, Of course, some day he must depart, Yet life had just begun... Before these, life seemed commonplace, Flat ice was all around, But here, a smile now blessed his face, Amazed at what he found... If only he had found a friend To share such wonders with, Another bear to comprehend The splendours God can give... Perhaps that's why God made the Earth, The sun, the moon and stars, So loving couples sensed their worth In all that comes to pass... Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014. The poem is based on the magnificent painting by Stephen Gayford, nb Google search gayfordgallery. Find more wildlife poems using Google search for the search phrase Stephen Gayford poetry.