<div style="background:#fff;border:#bbb dashed 1px;padding:5px"><a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=367109" style="color:#000;text-decoration:none"><div style="margin:10px 0"><strong>Father Figure</strong></div><div style="margin:10px 0">The lion cub thought life was good, <br>While at his father's side.<br>Protected in this neighbourhood, <br>A member of the pride.<br>A social group of relatives, <br>Where each one plays their part -<br>Each makes mistakes and each forgives, <br>While love lives in the heart...<br>The father figure led the way -<br>He set the mood for all.<br>It didn't matter, night or day -<br>They listened to his call.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">His mighty roar was heard for miles, <br>On land and air above...<br>Yet silent were his lion smiles<br>That helped him show his love.<br>The cub tugged on his father's tail<br>Then jumped upon his back...<br>Without a thought that love would fail<br>Or that he'd ever lack...<br>This was their way, to take their ease, <br>To nestle in the sun...<br>Father and son, both blessed by peace, <br>As if this must be done...</div><div style="margin:10px 0">When wisdom splits the lion's share, <br>Then others, too, can eat.<br>If not, then let the weak beware, <br>As others feast on meat.<br>Humanity learns lessons, too...<br>It turns away from war...<br>Then gentle folk, like me and you, <br>Can help to feed the poor...<br>When wisdom leads to clarity, <br>We open up our eyes<br>And then donate to charity, <br>So one more soul survives...</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br>The poem is based on the magnificent painting <br>by Stephen Gayford called 'Father Figure'. <br>More Gayford poems on denis-martindale-dot-blogspot-dot-com</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br /></a><br />poem by <a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/by.php?a=Denis+Martindale">Denis Martindale</a><div class=q> <img src="https://www.citatepedia.ro/g/32share.png" style="float:left" alt="Share"> <script type="text/javascript" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=citatepedia" async="async"></script><div style="display:inline-block" class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" data-url="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=367109" data-title="Father Figure de Denis Martindale" data-description="The lion cub thought life was good, While at his father's side. Protected in this neighbourhood, A member of the pride. A social group of relatives, Where each one plays their part - Each makes mistakes and each forgives, While love lives in t..."></div> </div> </div>

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