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She Wolf

My nostrils sniff the air seeking, the various scents tantalising. Then I smell the bison and throwing back my head I howl to my pack. The bison start to panic and flee as we follow hot on their tails. Distant between us shortening at each stride I pick a young bull. Going in for the kill my mate joins me and together we bring him down. Helped by the pack his death is quick tonight we all eat and I will have milk. Returning to my lair I settle down to nurse my six hungry cubs. Knowing only too well that tomorrow it will all happen again if we are to live. 09/02/2018

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/16/2023 5:58:00 AM

Shadow, you have skillfully and vividly expressed the instincts that drive the animals in their pursuit of sustenance! Janice

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:03:00 PM

Ty Janice so glad you liked it hugs Shadow

Constance La France

Date: 10/15/2023 2:23:00 AM

Shadow, this is a wonderful Personification which is a fav form for me, your wrote it beautifully, and it is a great example for your contest.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:05:00 PM

Ty Constance for your kind words Hugs Shadoww

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2023 1:20:00 AM

aha, I see what you want with this. Sure hope I can come up with one this nice and I am so glad you liked my poem in your recent contest. Thanks.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:09:00 PM

Hi Andy you will do well I am sure and you deserved your win Hugs Shadow

Carole Duet

Date: 12/4/2018 2:16:00 PM

Hi Shadow! I had to read this one as I do love Nature and the beautiful wolves...and I was not disappointed. This poem is such a true picture of the circle of life for the wolves and indeed all of nature. One dies so that many live.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:11:00 PM

Ty Carole you know your wolves Hugs Shadow

James Inman

Date: 10/17/2018 9:19:00 AM

Nature's give and take. A great write.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:12:00 PM

Ty James for your kind remarks Hugs Shadow

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/21/2018 12:16:00 AM

I love this poem! Terrific! Read a few of mine you might like: "Alpha", " The Pack"and "Running with Wolves" Thanks for writing it

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:30:00 PM

ty for your nice remarks of to read some of yours hugs Shadow

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/20/2018 1:47:00 PM

Hello Shadow Hamilton, I enjoye this poem about the wolves. have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/26/2023 11:25:00 AM

Hello Shadow Hamilton, A very scary poem for Halloween. i enjoyed this poem Shadow Hamilton. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:28:00 PM

hi Darlene long time glad you are still here ty for your kind results hugs Shadow

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/3/2018 6:30:00 AM

Shadow, this is a favorite for me. I read the first verse and added it to my fav list. Then I came back for more, and I have to say your poem wrapped me up its warm knowledge of the she wolf. I have been known to call myself a lone wolf, so this truly did appeal to me.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:26:00 PM

Lol Caren glad you liked it as you can tell I love nature and have written a lot of animal poems hugs Shadow

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/3/2018 12:25:00 AM

Wonderful personification here; love the imagery and flow. I had to "fav" this one; well done.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2023 2:23:00 PM

ty so much M L very pleased you like it Hugs Shadow