Trailblazer

Some say the wolf was tamed by Man And dogs began as such, According to some Master Plan, Though wolves aren't loved as much... Yet wolves continue steadfastly As long as Man consents, If not, then it's quite plain to see That Man could make amends... When conservation's just a word, Each species stands alone, Just like the dead old dodo bird, So quickly overthrown... If we love dogs, should we ignore Each wolf that's fancy free? If so, we simply close the door Upon their legacy... Trailblazers come, trailblazers go, The dog's called Man's best friend And yet the wolf's known as Man's foe Especially at day's end... Like others, hunting to survive, The wolf has cause to kill, Yet conservation keeps alive... If Man still has the will... Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2013. The poem is based on the magnificent painting by Stephen Gayford called 'Trailblazer'.