Behold the precious Prince of Prints, <br />By wildlife he is stirred! <br />Yet who is he who uses tints? <br />Mr Stephen Gayford! <br />He also serves who stands and waits, <br />As every artist knows... <br />And blessed is he who celebrates <br />As each new painting grows... <br /> <br />From many sketches Stephen starts <br />Each brand new masterpiece! <br />He shares them all to cheer our hearts! <br />His wonders never cease! <br />He's busy as the humble bee <br />That flies each waking hour... <br />From diligence comes majesty, <br />From steadfast love comes power! <br /> <br />Let's praise the Lord for Stephen's eyes <br />That see God's handiwork <br />And for each vision, oh, so wise, <br />For Stephen doesn't shirk! <br />He's on the go, while standing still, <br />He's always standing tall! <br />This Prince of Prints perfects each skill, <br />So God can bless us all... <br /> <br /> <br />Denis Martindale, copyright, December 2010. <br /> <br /> <br />The poem is based on the wonderful wildlife artist <br />Stephen Gayford's gayfordgallery. <br /> <br />Check poemhunter for Stephen Gayford poetry or use <br />a search engine for Denis Martindale blogspot poems.<br /><br />Denis Martindale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-prince-of-prints-2/
