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Call of the Wild

Canis Lupis, your silver coat’s, light
Reflected by moonlight’s eerie glow,
Sheds glimpses of you in hunt of night
With your pack in quiet stealthy show.

The mystery in your feral song
Enchants the heart of this solemn soul,
As the pack chimes in to sing along;
To feed your young, swells your lofty goal.

Respected by the Native people
Who knew you helped the balance of life,
Long ago you hunted together
Until settlers filled your life with strife.

They killed you off in such great numbers
Your species almost became extinct.
But once protected you've multiplied
To roam the woodlands by your instinct.

Now once again we hear your wolf songs
As you call out to your pack in tune.
And they respond and the hunt is on
Engulfed by light of the silver moon.

© Connie Marcum Wong

Note: I forgot to enter this in Casarah's contest after writing it especially for it!

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Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2015

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Paul Schneiter Date: 1/19/2016 8:37:00 PM Remarkable, Connie--in concept, message, imagery, flow, word usage, and rhyme scheme. It's a first-rate presentation worthy of multiple curtain calls. Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 11/12/2015 12:12:00 AM Great tribute Connie for a magnificent animal. The dingo here is also maligned because of predation of sheep, but it's the crossbreeds that do most damage - enjoyed - Lindsay Login to Reply

Viv Wigley Date: 10/27/2015 7:49:00 AM Easily done, Connie, I've forgot to enter one before. Doh! Anyway, a marvellous piece on a much maligned creature. Viv x Login to Reply

Casarah Nance Date: 10/26/2015 4:07:00 PM Wish this would have been in the contest, there was a few wolf poems with the prompt this one was a beaut! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/26/2015 4:12:00 PM I thought I entered it Casarah. I wrote it especially for your contest. I am kicking myself for not double checking. Anyway, I am glad you liked it. Thanks, Connie

John Fleming Date: 10/25/2015 3:23:00 PM No animal is more synonymous with the rugged land, drifting below a full moon, awash with pale silvery light than the nerve-jangling howls of wolf-song! Nicely put together, Connie. My very best regards as always, Connie! :) john Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/26/2015 4:19:00 PM Thank you very much John. I guess it was not entered in the contest. I remember entering it, but didn't double check to make sure and it is not listed as an entry. Shoot! I know this has happened to others too. Cheers, Connie

Kp Nunez Date: 10/25/2015 9:52:00 AM A beauty. Enjoyed this piece, Con. Best to you! hugs! Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 10/23/2015 11:24:00 AM The picture is marvelous as is the poem, dear Connie. Love, daver Login to Reply

Red Barchettadrive Date: 10/20/2015 6:29:00 PM Great ode Connie! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/23/2015 5:28:00 AM Thank you very much Red. Nice to meet you. Cheers, Connie

Monterey Sirak Date: 10/19/2015 8:17:00 AM Beautiful tribute to a wonderful animal. I have always loved the wolf. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/23/2015 5:27:00 AM Me too Monterey. They are beautiful animals. Thanks, Connie

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/18/2015 7:40:00 PM No connie, I have not done one for this contest yet. I am not feeling inspired lately. I really need to get on the ball!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/23/2015 5:26:00 AM You have room to skip one Andrea. I just can't write unless I feel inspired. I just watched two movies tonight and didn't work on poetry.

Cherl Dunn Date: 10/18/2015 1:23:00 PM Dear Connie This poem appeals to my native American side, the white wolf is my sacred guardian, and so this is right up my alley, loved it completely the plight of the wolf has always been a off balancing act between society and the wild, and if they are going to survive we must find a comfortable equaization, before it is two late again, or we may lose these wonderous creatures, whom were here before us, thanks you also for your comments on my poems, cheri Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/18/2015 1:34:00 PM Thank you Cheri. What tribe? My niece is married to a man who is half Cherokee. They have four daughters. I am always on the side of helping save our environment which includes endangered species. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Aloha, Connie

CayCay Jennings Date: 10/17/2015 7:04:00 PM Connie - I enjoyed your writing so much that I counted syllables for each line in the first, two stanzas. As I suspected, all are 9. Great intro, great end and a mighty fine in between. There is no need to wish you luck ... CayCay Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 7:48:00 PM Hate it when my remarks jump ahead. Sorry CayCay. Thank you for your nice comments. Cheers, Connie Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 7:44:00 PM Thank you much Arlene. Cheers, Connie

Arlene Smith Date: 10/16/2015 3:13:00 PM APPLAUSE!!!... Well done my friend!... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 7:49:00 PM Thank you much Arlene. Cheers, Connie

Dan Cwiak Date: 10/16/2015 2:28:00 PM OWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! A great write Connie. Wonderfully filled with the call Jack London would love to have read. OWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 6:52:00 PM My daughter has a Siberian Husky who howls like a wolf sometimes. She almost never barks but will sing if prompted to. I love the Jack London stories. Thanks so much, Aloha, Connie

Eric Boddie Date: 10/16/2015 12:42:00 PM the wolf creates balance....through its skillful hunting talents....eliminating even more dangerous threats....so in many ways the wolf serves to protect....nice poem connie....;) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 7:56:00 PM I totally agree with you Eric and it is nice to know you understood my meaning perfectly. Thank you for your insightful comment. Cheers, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/16/2015 12:39:00 PM - Your words make the picture alive, very well written !!! - Should be the winning poem, Connie !!! - (7 !!!) - I wish you good luck in the contest! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/17/2015 6:47:00 PM Thank you very much Anne Lise. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Connie

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/16/2015 8:10:00 AM You made us hear the wolfs call! I'm glad they have been protected. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/16/2015 12:25:00 PM Thank you Richard. Have a great day!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/15/2015 4:07:00 PM wow, connie. I love how you did your entry for that contest. VERY well done, my friend! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/15/2015 6:28:00 PM Did you write one for it...I will have to check. Glad you like it Andrea. Thanks, Connie

Paul Callus Date: 10/15/2015 2:08:00 PM Your tribute to the wolf makes us realize that nature should be able to look after itself; the balance is lost when we humans decide to interfere! Love the images you create, Connie.#7 // paul Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/15/2015 6:27:00 PM Exactly Paul! If we remove just one animal the entire Eco system changes and most of the time not for the better. Thank you. Cheers, Connie

Emile Pinet Date: 10/15/2015 10:19:00 AM Your words are inspiring and illuminating. A marvelous display of nature's wild side. Very well done with wonderful feeling and depth. Excellent in both from and delivery. Emile. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/15/2015 6:25:00 PM Thank you for such a wonderful comment Emile. I love the wolves. Cheers, Connie

Mike Martin Date: 10/14/2015 6:39:00 PM I love the wild. Well depicted here. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/15/2015 6:12:00 PM Thank you Mike. I think wolves are so beautiful. Cheers, Connie

Jan Allison Date: 10/14/2015 5:45:00 PM the imagery had me hooked from start to finish Carrie and outstanding poem:-) hugs jan xx7 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 10/14/2015 6:11:00 PM oops I need to double check before I press send - its the second time this week I've made an error with names I do apologise:-( hugs Jan xx Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/14/2015 6:09:00 PM I know you meant Connie, but I would love to be confused with Carrie because she is so talented Jan. LOL Thanks so much for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it. hugs, Connie