Howlin' Wolf

inhales in shadows
takes inspiration from gloom
moonlight penetrates
creates an old fashion song
simply called singing the blues

© Harry J Horsman  2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Man or beast??? I guess it could be two in one Owooooo
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Su's "Tanka-The Pivot" contest Harry. Love, Carol
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November 11, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Hello Harry, congrats in the tanka contest :-) always~ pd
Dietrich Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Harry, good to see this on her short list of top winners. BIG congrats my friend. I have many comments to catch up on. In time I hope to see some of your oldies again.
Harrington Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Congratulations! "I never felt more like singing the blues....." Love your Howlin' Wolf!! :) Tanya
Roberts Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Nice read Harry... Seren
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 10:40 AM
just stopping by on my way off to say HELLO and have a great day, harry!
Muzzey Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
I love it Harry, October is a good time for the blues, you'll probably hear me some night when the moon is bright and full. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM
we all sing the blues along with those ole wolves sometimes, side by side howling but never meeting xx
Gasun Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM
I am so scared of wolf but no so in this awesome poem of yours, Harry. I think this is for the contest. Wish you all the luck and all the best! hugs:) Leonora
Loving Iii Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Some folks think black folks invented the blues.when really it was a mixture between women and jim crow.
Onclaud Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 1:42 PM
harry, got more?.. missing your voice..:) huggs!
Kendrick Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Enjoyed reading this creative work about the cry of the wolf..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by ..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara
Kovrlija Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Beautiful poem. I love wolves, but they make me so sad. Thanks for your kind comments.
Palmer Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM
no wolves here,but from what I have seen in the movies,head held high AROOOOOOOOOOO,great write Harry
Sweetheart Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM
THANKXXX HARRY LUV .. YOUR SWEET COMMENTS ALWAYS MAKE MY DAY AND GIVE ME REASON TO SMILE AMID ADVERSITY .. HOPE TO INSPIRE ALWAYS .. AS U DO ME ..
Ellison Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 5:36 AM
Yesss... that lonesome old sound. We too have near us on the escarpment singing the blues each night! Love and hugs, Jack
Wesley Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:57 PM
We have coyotes up on the escarpment breathing the gloom and boy, do they sing the blues. Great way to portray these critters and I will think of your verse when I hear them again. Love Lizzie
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October 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Howlin'wolf is a person
Duncan Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 7:14 PM
I love it Harry ;}
Guzzi Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 6:51 PM
what does this Harry? who does this? using the title to add info is kinda cheatin' [the wolf breathes shadows/ inspiring fear in the gloom/yet moonlight enters/....] light & love
Anish Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 6:49 PM
The blues are needed. Hope you write some more on this topic. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM
wow, Harry, this is fabulous!!! and you said my superman sonnet had a thousand hits?? how was that even possible? I don't recall it was all that popular. Maybe they just took one look at it and left without commenting. hahaha. Luv, andrea
Collins Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Nothing like blues and nothing like your poem. Love your title and first line. love, Kathy
Horne Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM
lovely write, Harry
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October 21, 2012 at 4:58 AM
Woow ... Harry: WELL DONE!!!! :) :) :) :O - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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