Two's Company, Too

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Two tiny meerkats stayed alert To those that might cause harm, Not wishing for one meerkat hurt When raising the alarm. In warning of murder, most foul, All meerkats to rescue, When predators are on the prowl, What else should meerkats do? The meerkats stared both left and right, Fixated in their quest, To focus on each brand new sight, They stayed and did their best. The first defence is safety first, No lounging in the sun, But striving to avert the worst They stayed to see that done. But passing time soon takes its toll, Eyes do not see as well, And so, before they lose control, The meerkats rest a spell. Then two more meerkats take their place, Protecting one and all, Defiance there, upon each face, Two meerkats, standing tall. Denis Martindale. August 2021. This poem is about the magnificent painting created by wildlife artist Stephen Gayford which has the title as Two's Company II.