The Lone Wolf

The woods were covered with sprinkling of new snow
gleaming and sparkling as if covered with diamonds
low laying mist covered the ground hiding things
into the clearing slinking crept the large wolf  

He slunk down onto his belly as he got closer
well known as the ghost wolf or spirit wolf
few had seen him though many heard him nightly
always alone singing out his heart to the moon

Preferring a solitary life he ranged far and wide
right now he had an elk in his sights for dinner
a flash of silver as he pounced, the deed done
blood dripping from his nuzzle he howled and howled

A full belly and afters stashed away for another day
his thoughts turned to other things, a tantalising smell
a she wolf nearby was in oestrogen her scent lingering
tempting and teasing. he followed her trail, love in his heart

Finding her they played and flirted chasing each other
with her not sure it needs two or more to raise cubs
teasing her until nature had its way they mated at last
now you hear a pair of wolves serenading the bright moon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 4:00 PM
I like the way you ended it with two wolves serenading in the bright noon. Wolves too often get a bad rap. And they are actually very loving. As pack animals, they are family oriented. As wild animals, they can be unpredictable. I had a hybrid wolf once. She was wonderful. Enjoyed your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 10:37 PM
They do travel in packs!! Not complete loners like the large cats in Africa! This was very nice to read, Shadow. I sure loved reading the winners in your beauty contest too!! that was such a cool contest.
Deschler Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 5:04 PM
A very beautiful poem, with great descriptions of the nature of a lone wolf. I enjoyed reading this poem tonight, and I loved the imagery in this one. Terrific work, Shadow!...Thank you very much for the kind comments. :)
Hamilton Avatar
January 20, 2014 at 8:13 PM
ty Kelly a magnificent animal to write about Shadow x smile hug
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