A Deadly Pack

The restless wolves begin to howl
A rallying call for the hunt
Watching closely,  ravens caw
As hungry wolves growl

Then the pack starts off in a trot
As the alpha male leads the  lot
The hunt is on, the ravens follow
Hoping for some scraps to swallow

The elks in the distance start to run
 But wolves can run all day
A  nearby river glistens in the sun
A chance for the elk to swim away

But gray wolves are excellent swimmers too
And  they pursue their prey to the other side
The elk, now tired begin to slow
And powerful jaws deliver the death blow

The wolves now feast on their new kill
Supreme hunters of the plains
The ravens too get their fill
 As Canis Lupus howls again

3/12/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 11:32 PM
glad to see this on the winners list , my friend. BIG congrats.
A   Avatar
April 18, 2015 at 5:41 PM
Joseph, A mighty interesting topic and win. Congrats!! Luv LINDA
Roper Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations !! on your fascinating win a 7. Blessings Eve
Onclaud Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 12:40 AM
powerful write, joseph... my best congrats on your placement!
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Creative winning work..Congrats..Sara
Allison Avatar
April 13, 2015 at 6:55 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Joseph:-) Hugs Jan xx
Reams Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 8:28 AM
Great write Joseph! I love this rhyme it flows well and has great image. Congrats on your win. A 7...from me
Haight Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Joseph, congratulations on your great poem that presents so many details about this magnificent animal. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra
Hamilton Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 2:57 AM
great poem Joseph capturing well the independent spirit congrats on 2nd place hugs
May Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 4:57 AM
Thank you for my placement Shadow...
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2015 at 6:41 PM
I think you did splendidly with this challenge. I want to do one eventually. I must research a bit!!
Devonshire Avatar
March 14, 2015 at 12:08 PM
Dear Joseph, You captured my attention in the first line and I could visualize every image you described. Wolves are remarkable creatures and you have captured their spirit so well! This poem goes to my faves. Love, Carolyn
Arrow Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM
A riveting tale Joseph. Nature has a certain circle of life...C--->A
Andresen Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM
- Interesting and well written Joseph - I wish you best of luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 2:44 PM
beautiful imagery - good luck in the contest with this descriptive write:-) Hugs Jan xx
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