Siberian Soul Mates

Two tigers laid upon the ground, Stretched out like bookends there, Against a backdrop void of sound, With nothing to beware... And for an hour's grace at least, No trace of danger known And vanished went each savage beast Within that comfort zone... And like two soul mates, each content, Enjoying harmony, A pleasant afternoon was spent, As if that had to be... As if a lesson must be learnt And shared by such as these, Before life's wisdoms were discerned To bring about such peace... If only human children knew Serenity like this, Instead of fighting two by two, In place of finding bliss... But that takes time, as parents know, If siblings choose their friends, Instead of those with which they grow Until their childhood ends... Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2015. The poem is based on the magnificent wildlife painting by Stephen Gayford nb Google-search gayfordgallery and 'Stephen Gayford poetry'.