John Squires Poet Rhyme

They Are Back

Deep in the mist a shadow moved through snow
The stalking of the wolf I know
Then two then three and four
It looked like many more
Moving with intent and plan 	
Not supposed to be a threat to man
But now included in their prey 
Carefully we now hike today
No longer is it safe to walk unarmed
And grey wolves don’t belong where sheep are farmed
The home of the wolf will never be the same
It was changed forever when the humans came
They can’t live together with the livestock and the pet
All are among their dinner fare and man their greatest threat

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Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 2:48 AM John, this is very thought-provoking. It is a shame that thee wolves are hunted to protect pets and farm animals. I have seen a wolf in the wild and he just looked at me and walked on. I just hate the fact the mankind is the "greatest threat" to these amazing wolves. Excellent write! Love, Carolyn Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 2:48 AM And best wishes in the wolf contest!

Lindsay Laurie March 15, 2015 at 2:02 AM G'day John... Enjoyed your poem that does have a quandary to it. We don't have wolves, only dingoes, and they too are a problem with livestock but fear humans. What has caused wolves to stop fearing humans? Very interesting poem thank you John - Lindsay

Jan Allison March 14, 2015 at 6:48 PM Beautiful imagery - we do not have any wolves on our little Island:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison March 14, 2015 at 8:42 PM we have no squirrels, foxes or badgers:-) Hugs jan xx John Squires March 14, 2015 at 8:39 PM Lucky for you. We didn't have any but now do and they are killing sheep, calves and people's pets. Recently some people were threatened and stalked by some. It's not safe any more and they shouldn't be re-introduced into human habitat. It doesn't work.

Thomas Martin March 14, 2015 at 6:41 PM Interesting and well written! John Squires March 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM Thank you for the comment and the best to you. John Squires March 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM Thank you for the comment and the best to you.