Wolf Works

Wolf Works

Not your run of the mill wolf, my fur is shiny silver
My left legs are stronger than the other two
Every day it is a struggle to prove my place
In the wolf pack pecking order
I am the center level in the group
Fever in my mind, in my blood, I strive
Salivate to compete, positioning to be number one
The lower and upper members of my pack
Attack my good legs to keep me down
On the hunt I jump just like a crab, sideways, then pounce
I know, crabs don’t jump but you get the picture
Licking my chops, tongue hanging like a liver, panting
Ice cold breath arresting the bloodied moment
As my teeth sink in the captured prey
Left legs did me well as I devour the premium parts
My partners stare at me and pace
I guess they are saying grace
If they take one step closer
I will put them in their place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Meier-Hans Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Brilliant Earl. You have described it perfectly.
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October 18, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Hi Brenda, I appreciate your kind words. I tried to keep it simple and on point but I also toy with oddities and strange things found in nature. I'm glad you liked it. Have a great week end. Earl
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