La Loba,
in your dark cave,
under the full moon,
sing.
Sing as you gather the bones
of my brother and sister wolves.
Sing as you lay them down
on the ground.
Place them end to end,
tenderly, carefully,
piece by piece,
until they are whole.
Then breathe life into them
and watch them leap up,
joyous-eyed, tails arcing,
teeth snapping and smiling,
around the fire.
Sing,
as they take my heart with them
and run away,
beautiful, laughing and free,
into the welcoming
midnight forest.
from 2013, my friends, shared with the Poetry Pantry at Poets United. La Loba is a mythical woman of the Pueblo people. I found a fascinating description of her powers here.
this is absolutely stunning
ReplyDeletemuch love...
A very mystical guide who sings a song. Arising the spirit of the wolves to once again run free under full moon. Thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteHi there Sherry, Loved this... For me, your work becomes steadily more resonant... With Best Wishes Scott
ReplyDeleteI was totally hooked by your opening lines. A lifetime of loving dogs gives me an appreciation of your portrait of their wilder brothers and sisters.
ReplyDeleteThose last few lines really struck a chord. The welcoming midnight forest. I can see that perfectly. So evocative... it might inspire my own poem I think.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I could sing life into bones like that!
ReplyDeleteSometimes people come into our lives and make sense of the world - whoever and wherever they maybe - it seems you and La Loba were meant to meet ..the words free..clear..shining.. Sure..
ReplyDeleteSherry, such an enjoyable read
ReplyDeleteTaken away. Thank you for this
ReplyDeleteHaunting! Someday humans may need a La Loba too.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! You have put into words, the glory of the life force. Mystic and mesmerizing. Quite magical. Powerful writing, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteYou have to be firmly grounded into our natural world to write such beautiful as this Sherry. What a great joy to read.
ReplyDeleteThis really is so very inspiring, Sherry. You really have been inspired by the natural world!
ReplyDeleteLa Loba brings us rebirth and renewal- our bones are tired I feel her breathing new life here in your words.. Thank you for sharing...bkm
ReplyDeleteAn inspired song of being wild and free. Very nice piece, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry this is soo beautiful!! Kudos :D
ReplyDeleteI sense loping happening!
ReplyDeletefascinating! thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteand wolves are such magnificent and free creatures!
Perfect... I've been reading some really good stuff this week... and this piece keeps it up there.
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This is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful share Sherry. Love the freedom of those who chose this journey.
ReplyDeleteI love the wild spirit in this, the cry of freedom. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteAhhh! *Sigh of delight.*
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