Watchful!

The creatures that survive the best Stay watchful as a rule, To keep an eye on all the rest, They must not act the fool... For while it's nice that friends exist, Some foes surround us all, So it's much safer to persist Than need a miracle... The wily wolf still hunts his prey, The lion, too, must eat And it would really make their day To taste something that's sweet... God's creatures try to keep alert, By land, by sea and air, So that their loved ones don't get hurt, They strive to stay aware... The watchful ones climb trees or hide, Like meerkats down their holes, Or learn the tricks their parents tried, Like zebras and their foals... If life's worth living, live it well, Be wise as you can be And keep close watch, so you can tell, You're safe from all you see! Denis Martindale October 2016. Poem based on the magnificent wildlife painting by Stephen Gayford. Google-search phrases gayford prints and Stephen Gayford poetry and also for Heaven and Earth Designs...