Winds of Change

The wind howls. as the grey wolf licks his wounds
pareparing himself for the next battle
he survery the area as the ground shivers
beneath a winter's chill

Instinct didn't prepare him for the attack
as the leader snarled and snapped
the others stood with clenched teeth
and tearing jaws

Spawned by the pack he recently joined
he wanders alone in the threatening wood
though two greys approach on the ridge, growling their disapproval
he follows in the distance

Soon his cuts will heal 
the earth will revel in its thaw
and once again, he'll join the pack
as an equal

But for now, his out-cast
and kindred spirit
is broken
by the Winds of Change

As he follows in the distant night
his solemn cry is lost...
in the approaching storm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Jack, congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 26, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Jack..I loved your poem and congrats on making the win list, The title caught my eye too, I wrote a poem in April called THE WINDS OF CHANGE! It doesn't fit here in the comment box...to read it look up Lydia Brescia on this site!Namaste, Lydia
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September 26, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Jack, I just wanted to drop by and add--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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July 12, 2009 at 6:08 AM
They say in the wolves that the outcast most times ends up being the leader. Love your writing. Sara
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July 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Congrats on your featured write. A wonderful piece. God Bless Phyl
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July 11, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Hey, I love your theme, thrust & tone.What a wonderful piece! You are such a great poet. Please keep writing & congratulations on your excellent piece being featured dis week. Great you Jack!
Moreno Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Jack, congrats on your feature...Raul
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July 6, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Congrats on "Winds of Change" being featured, Jack. Vince
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July 6, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem well done! Laura :)
Christian Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 10:39 AM
congratulations on your featured poem, God bless you from diane
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July 6, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem>>James
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July 6, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Thought provoking poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Jack, congratulations on your featured poem this week. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Nice job my friend and congratulations on your featured poem this week. God bless and more success in the future. Ernilando
Devonshire Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 11:51 PM
How sad to feel like an outcast. Life can certainly snarl and snap at those who have been abandoned. I enjoyed the wolf's story; nice use of personification.
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