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The Wolf Howl

Release your look away at the horizon.
And notice the people straining on the stoves.
Arranging the days and the routes.
Bereaved, surrounded by total silence. 
The waves slammed against their feet. 
In front of the smoldering sun, their eyes were bleeding.
You, who sprang from the midst of furrow plowing. 
And the internment of burials and deceased.
A branch of retribution is on your mouth.
Also, your hands carry the sign of calmness.
Let them have some of your compassion.
A droplet is the emblem of this vast sea of kindness
These are your kids, your flesh and blood. 
Being risen from the floods docks through the scarcity.
The long-standing era of conflict and strife of empires.
Since ancient times, they've been your lovers.
They were overwhelmed with the costs of eternity.
As also brought the phoenix back to life. 
He hatches an egg in the mother's womb. 
What are your plans for the evening?
And by what blessings will you swear on a fugitive's life?
Cities are dozing off when they are split by railways.
Count the number of beeps it makes.
The wolves are howling.


Written: July 7, 2021

A BRIAN STRAND JULY 12 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Caren Krutsinger July 9, 2021 at 4:00 AM This calmed me immediately " your hands carry the sign of calmness. Let them have some of your compassion." Wonderful write Lasaad.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 8, 2021 at 5:14 AM A deep allegorical poem with vivid imagery that invites the reader to enter a labyrinth of ideas and come out enlighten by the experience so as to understand that, no matter what it appears out there to be, the reality doesn't hide its cruel face. Excellent challenge to the mind, my dearest friend, Lasaad. Blessings. Sotto Poet July 8, 2021 at 6:05 AM Thank you very much, my friend, Demetrios, for your kind visit and deep readings of my poem. Your contribution enchants the various meanings, sometimes buried in this work of poetry; I appreciate what you said and contributed your fluent and expressive pen: blessings and kindest regards.

Victor Buhagiar July 7, 2021 at 11:07 PM Lasaad, your poem is magnificent. So many images and emotional thoughts. Well done. Sotto Poet July 8, 2021 at 6:07 AM Thank you so much, Victor, your appreciation means too much to me, my kindest regards and blessings

Delice Arleen Skelly July 7, 2021 at 9:48 PM Hello Lasaad, I like how this poem at the start tells the reader to look away from the horizon, in effect to focus on the images of conflict that follow. Then reminding the reader finally 'The wolves are howling'...Delice Sotto Poet July 8, 2021 at 6:08 AM Thank you so much, Arleen, your appreciation is so valuable to me, and I'm glad you like this piece of poetry. Blessings and kindest wishes.

L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 6:30 PM So many marvelous images in this fine poem, Lasaad. Yes, the wolves are howling, and sometimes it is a chilling sound. Sotto Poet July 7, 2021 at 7:45 PM Thank you so much, Milton, for your kind words, I’m glad you like it, your appreciation means a lot to me. Have a wonderful evening. Kindest regards