Zebra And Foal

The zebra and the zebra foal Were grazing side-by-side, Each living out their daily role, With instincts as their guide... And yet today the foal stood close While Mother took her time, Not knowing how that foal's love grows And thinks that she's sublime... The foal was staring at the sight Of Mother standing there, Magnificent in black and white, So dashing, debonair... This was the hour love excels, Transforming what they had, The foal could think of nothing else, The day love made her glad... So sleek, so fine, so full of grace, So gentle in her way, So pure of heart and sweet of face, So perfect night and day... Regardless what might yet occur, This time served well enough, The foal had eyes yet just for her, The day she learned of love... Denis Martindale, copyright, November 2014. The poem is based on the magnificent wildlife painting by Stephen Gayford nb Google search: gayfordgallery Find more wildlife poems using Google search for the search phrase Stephen Gayford poetry.