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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

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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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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-

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