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Silhouetted

Silhouetted against a moon hung low, a lone wolf howls
   Unmusical laments Mused-ly well up from the bowels

Of anxiety, restlessness, loneliness, excitement 
   Theory upon theory why he bellows his incitement...

He is become one of us 
   We see ourselves in his reflection...

Some would have him an unquenchable romantic
   Others an emblem of devilish antics

Wildlife-righters say he's delineating territory
   Or thwarting enemies from darkest purgatory...

Seek out his truth: Is he become one of us?
   ~ Our way we have lost in reflections superfluous

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018

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Susan Gentry Date: 8/26/2018 1:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A thought-provoking well-written poem. Enjoyed. Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 8/24/2018 9:02:00 AM Gershon, I agree with Julia...your well-written poem is quite philosophical and offers much to think about. Congratulations on your placement! Sandra :) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/24/2018 11:59:00 AM Appreciate the support and encouragement, Sandra. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier Date: 8/23/2018 7:03:00 AM Congrats on making this short winners list, Gershon, with this well penned poem. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/24/2018 11:59:00 AM Thank you, Line! :) gw

Julia Ward Date: 8/23/2018 5:21:00 AM I like the philosophy inherent in your poem. Well done for its Honorable Mention in my contest, Gershon. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/24/2018 11:58:00 AM Julia, thank YOU for the opportunity you gave all of us via this contest. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/13/2018 2:34:00 PM Beautiful line 'reflections superfluous' although I think seeking ourselves is something all of nature shares- Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 8/13/2018 5:03:00 PM Yes. We see ourselves and seek ourselves in everything … Sounds narcissistic, eh … Thank you for YOUR reflections, Michelle! ~ gw