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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Canerdy Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 5:58 AM
Shadow, you have skillfully and vividly expressed the instincts that drive the animals in their pursuit of sustenance! Janice
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:03 PM
Ty Janice so glad you liked it hugs Shadow
La France Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 2:23 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.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Ty Constance for your kind words Hugs Shadoww
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 1:20 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.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Hi Andy you will do well I am sure and you deserved your win Hugs Shadow
Duet Avatar
December 4, 2018 at 2:16 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.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Ty Carole you know your wolves Hugs Shadow
Inman Avatar
October 17, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Nature's give and take. A great write.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Ty James for your kind remarks Hugs Shadow
Mcguire Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 12:16 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
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM
ty for your nice remarks of to read some of yours hugs Shadow
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Hello Shadow Hamilton, I enjoye this poem about the wolves. have a nice day my friend.
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October 26, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Hello Shadow Hamilton, A very scary poem for Halloween. i enjoyed this poem Shadow Hamilton. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:28 PM
hi Darlene long time glad you are still here ty for your kind results hugs Shadow
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September 3, 2018 at 6:30 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.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Lol Caren glad you liked it as you can tell I love nature and have written a lot of animal poems hugs Shadow
Kiser Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 12:25 AM
Wonderful personification here; love the imagery and flow. I had to "fav" this one; well done.
Hamilton Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 2:23 PM
ty so much M L very pleased you like it Hugs Shadow
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