Collage by my friend,
When he died,
somewhere in the mountains,
a grey wolf pointed
her muzzle to the sky
and howled.
Others joined her,
until the mountainside
was alive
with wolf music,
echoing through the dark trees
under the moon.
Ever since,
an invisible black shadow
has been silently
dogging my steps.
Though his song is stilled,
I carry his music
in my heart.
for Sumana's prompt at Midweek Motif: Music. And for Elizabeth Crawford's Creativity Challenge at 1sojournal: Shadow.
This is an ache, registered and echoed from within. I feel it, my friend.
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Some shadows are blessings when they stay past corporeal life....some keep music going. I think this is one such. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA pure sentiment, captured beautifully. Very peaceful, very strong.
ReplyDeleteI like what Elizabeth said. I hear a similar music. I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteHow the wolves' howling echoes our feeling so well Sherry.
ReplyDeleteLove lost is always remembered and present.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of moments like the one carried in your heart
ReplyDeleteWolf music... wow.. if only everyone could hear the song of nature the way you do Sherry!
ReplyDeleteAhhh! You make me a little bit weepy – in a very good way.
ReplyDeletethe poem is the song of a pure soul..listening to the music of Nature... the word 'shadow' here has a halo of light and love..so uplifting Sherry...
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry, this one tugs at the heart and brings the tears out.. beautifully penned
ReplyDeleteThough his song is stilled,
ReplyDeleteI carry his music in my heart.
It is the strange connection with one who is committed.
Hank
The clarity of his song shines through you so beautifully - and i love the picture.. always there with you xo
ReplyDeleteThe wolf music makes me shiver with fear---and delight!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sherry. So glad you are thinking of Pup! He does sing for you!
ReplyDeleteSome music, once known, stays with you for the rest of one's life!
ReplyDeleteLost ones always tug along in the memories
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that he's not lost but following in your heart! Beautiful Sherry. Hugs!
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