Call Unto My Soul

Now I know why storms 
call to me as they do. 
Why the coyote song 
reaches my soul, pulling me 
outside to listen. 

The hawks cry, always 
stops me in my tracks, looking 
skyward for a glimpse. 
The sight of wild horses running, 
takes away my breath. 

I have found my way 
through the years to the desert. 
Where nothing is tamed. 
Wild is the way of life. 
So too are my heart and soul.

 


Originally written and posted by:
Paula Swanson on July 18, 2010

Written for the contest  Why Oh Why?
Sponsored by Constance~ A Rambling Poet
Placement: 2nd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Congratulations on your win in this contest...Sara
Augustus Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Wow! I think this is quite impactful and it totally connects the reader into the world of the writer. Congratulations on your second place win!
Roberts Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 2:08 PM
beautiful entry, congrats on your win in the contest
Fraser Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 7:02 AM
Many congratulations Paula on your win in Constance's contest 'Why oh Why' have a lovely weekend >> James
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October 8, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on your win Paula. Love,Carol
Neels Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Paula, congratulations on your win in the contest :)
Mehta Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Congratulationson this well mdeserved win, Paula
Taylor Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Congrats, Paula. Excellent write. Enjoyed. Have a super weekend. xxxRalph
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October 8, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Very well done! Congrats on your win. Steve
Sweetheart Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Congrats Paula on your win in Constance's contest with this extra special entry my friend.. enjoy another victorious moment luv..
Haick Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Congratulations on your fantastic 2nd Place win in the contest, Paula...Love, Audrey
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October 7, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Paula, if I ever saw something like this in one of MY contests, there is no way I would ever ignore it. amazing! congratulations. LUv, Andrea
La France Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations, Paula, on 2nd place in my contest, Why Oh Why, with this wonderful poem~~
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