Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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 August 26, 2018 at 1:13 AM Congratulations on your win. A thought-provoking well-written poem. Enjoyed.

Sandra Haight August 24, 2018 at 9:02 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 August 24, 2018 at 11:59 AM Appreciate the support and encouragement, Sandra. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier August 23, 2018 at 7:03 AM Congrats on making this short winners list, Gershon, with this well penned poem. Gershon Wolf August 24, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thank you, Line! :) gw

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

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