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Friday, September 7, 2018

WOLFSONG




follow a raven
and find a wolf
hear her gobble-cry,
his soft whuff

up on the ridge
where wild grasses grow
they tarry to listen
while the west wind blows

the wolf sings out
when the full moon beams
hear his howl
threading through your dreams

out on the desert
before the dawn
you can look for his tracks
but he'll be gone

at the end of the trail
near the Joshua Tree
a big black wolf
waits for only me




One from 2012, my friends, to be shared with the Poetry Pantry at Poets United.

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    wow - amazing ... and I love how you've pulled in sound too - I was so stopped, by the use, right at the start, of "whuff" -
    it's so hard to translate sounds into words, but damn, if this isn't spot on!

    this is a great piece, it speaks of the hidden, shy and elusive nature of wolf and yet, how there are signs, to be spotted, for a brief time, until, they too disappear back into the wilds ...

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  2. MarySeptember 8, 2018 at 3:57 PM

    Ah, I am sure that the black wolf waits for you, Sherry! He is out there somewhere...and he will find you! I love the photo AND the poem.

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeSeptember 8, 2018 at 6:22 PM

    What wonderful forces of nature are the raven and the wolf! The poem is thrilling, and its conclusion perfect.

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  4. Old EggSeptember 9, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    This poem is beautifully written Sherry. I have no doubt your black wolf will be there for you.

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  5. Jae RoseSeptember 9, 2018 at 8:20 AM

    Superb piece :-)

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  6. brudbergSeptember 9, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    Love the black wolf waiting... which I'm sure it does.

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  7. dsnake1September 9, 2018 at 8:55 AM

    this is absolutely beautiful, a real delight to read. the poem rolls off the tongue like a song, so full of energy and life. :)

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  8. Sanaa RizviSeptember 9, 2018 at 9:06 AM

    Love the idea of the black wolf and "his howl threading through your dreams".. beautiful, beautiful poem Sherry!❤️

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  9. Gillena CoxSeptember 9, 2018 at 9:55 AM

    This is enigmatic, except, happy the reader who knows the poet. For the hope of eternal friendship at the end of the trail and the companionship of love throughout the journey

    Enjoyed!!!!

    Happy you dropped by my Sumi-e Sunday today Sherry


    Much🌻💛🌺love

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  10. TruedessaSeptember 9, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    I know this black wolf waits only for you. This is beautiful and I enjoyed the rhyme scheme.

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  11. C. SandlinSeptember 9, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    This is a folktale like a miniature painting. Lovely.

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  12. Wendy BourkeSeptember 9, 2018 at 4:02 PM

    Love this! An atmospheric rhyme and cadence sets the mood. And then there is the mesmeric intermingling of raven and wolf … wild grasses and west winds … moonbeams and dreams … Love the visuals … Love the sounds. A wonderful piece to linger over.

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  13. ayalaSeptember 9, 2018 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful poem! Love it!

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  14. tonispencerSeptember 9, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    whuff. I love this and the eternalness of friendship and love between animals and humans. I know the black wolf waits for you.

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  15. Laura BloomsburySeptember 10, 2018 at 2:22 AM

    you took us right into the wilds with these animal sounds
    "hear her gobble-cry," yes I love that

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  16. GraceSeptember 10, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    He does indeed wait for you. Lovely share Sherry!

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  17. Vivian ZemsSeptember 10, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    ‘ hear his howl
    threading through your dreams....’ I closed my eyes to soak this in😇

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  18. grapelingSeptember 10, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    ah, Pup ~

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