The Painted Lamb

This lamb I am painting
paint is quite thick
the surface is layered
my palette knife is quick

with a flick of the wrist
a woolen coat is at hand
it's a bit of a trick
bringing life to this lamb

with a tiny dry brush
and a little bit of white
I try not to rush for
this lamb is in my sight

a picture of bliss
of one little lamb
fresh from the womb
a fluffy little ram

his eyes half closed
with a flicker of light
to get off the canvas
he'll need all of his might

a dob of molasses
for the mother's brew
nestled in the warm hay
with her breath drew

once ran free in the paddock
looking a lot less thinner
his picture hanging on the wall
then gobbled up in Sundays dinner