* Stephen Gayford

Masterpieces for the masses! Loved lithographs! Sweet prints! A treasure trove of canvasses With wondrous shades and tints. Consider how this painter hopes To capture all he can. Reflect on how he always copes And stays the artisan. With finite detail to control, To share his point of view, This artist has a special soul, A noble spirit, too. Rejecting basics and extremes, Perfection to create. Respecting quintessential dreams And so encapsulate... It's finished, no more need to fuss! What glory this achieves! Rejoicing in what's done for us, That each, in time, receives. There's joy as we anticipate This craftsman's artistry! Yes, all things come to those that wait... Yet patience is the key... How many paintings Stephen's done, In truth, I cannot say, Yet he portrays a sense of fun At work, at home, at play... If you're like me, you've got a few To beautify your home... So, Stephen, thank you! God bless you! Wherever you may roam... copyright, Denis Martindale.