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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Wolf Pack It was at night when first they came And nothing's ever been the same. I used to wander out and back And never see a hostile track. I saw their footprints first, you know, Emblazoned in fresh, fallen snow. I recognized them right away. It cast a shadow, let me say. We're told that wolves will not attack A human, but I've seen a pack Pull down a moose, with savagery, That left a fear inside of me And soon I heard the chilling sound Of howls, that came from all around. So, I began to stay indoors Or outside, hurry through my chores. I'd see them skulking under trees And sometimes on the evening breeze, I'd hear their yips or sudden growls, Where all I used to hear were owls. My snowshoes hung upon the wall. I seldom used them I recall. The winter slowly wore away, Till finally, one sunny day, I couldn't stand it anymore. I went outside and slammed the door. I walked the woods, enjoyed the sun And when the day was nearly done, I turned for home and I could see The wolf pack had been tracking me! They wouldn't meet me eye to eye, But they still watched as I passed by. They go their way while I go mine And so far, everything is fine, Except for knowing their around And jumping at the slightest sound! Betty Lou Hebert Published by Mile High Poetry Society, 1993 [This message has been edited by Trillium (07-25-2003 06:00 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've been reading this all night--simply because I love it. Gave me the impression of howlings and yellow eyes in the dark--silhouettes against rising moon. I absolutely love this. I always felt the howling of a wolf was loneliness. Separation by biology--and kinship by longing. excellent imagery. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
serenity blaze: Thank you so much for your remarks and I'm so pleased you like this! I grew up in Northern Alberta, Canada and this is a memory from that time. I live in Northern Iaho now and we have been hearing wolves howling lately, which I really enjoy. We are in the foothill country of the mountains and still lots of wildnerness here! Betty Lou Hebert |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Wow I could feel the apprehansion, the sounds of howling, the sense they were watching, the night, the sounds of owls...wilderness was right here in my mind like being there...wow...wanna come with me..I'm scared of the dark with wolves lurking...I think I'll stay here...Need to check the nite lite..hahaha Just kidding,, just my imagination running away with silly stuff. This was VERY real. Thanks for sharing a little bit of the Canadian wilderness! I bet wolves are beautiful animals !  SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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He who talks to the dead Junior Member
since 2003-07-08
Posts 30Newport, United Kingdom |
A good poem, I have affinity for wolves, and the images conjured up were first class. Thank you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Shara Rose: Thanks for your comments. I have a healthy respect for wolves and even some fear of them. When I lived in Canada, we had so many of them around us and they often followed us, even when we were in a horse drawn wagon. The horses were very nervous when they were nearby and we had some rather interesting encounters! Glad you liked the poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
He who talks to the dead: Thanks for commenting on this poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
This is a very beautiful poem. Wolves are such beautiful animals. Dawn |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Although a little frightening at times, you live in a wonderous place. Thanks, Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dawn:Thanks for responding. Wolves are very beautiful and it's a pleasure to see them. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks. I wrote this poem, thinking about growing up in northern Canada. Although we do hear wolves once in awhile, here in northern Idaho, we have never seen one. We do have moose in our wetlands area though and I think they could be more dangerous than wolves! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Betty Lou Such a vivid, yet chilling picture you have painted here....I felt like I was there. I'm so glad I came here and found your poem. I very rarely come into this forum but I'm so glad I did. I hope you are well. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Sue: What a treat to find your comment here. I rarely get to any other forums, except Spiritual Journeys, so unless you send me a link, I don't get to hear from you. Glad you liked the poem and hope things are fine with you and your family! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is an exciting poem, but I am betting they will not attack, only keep track. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks and you are right. They followed us often but never made hostile moves. Fortunately! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Lady Moiraine Junior Member
since 2003-07-29
Posts 24Florida |
I have traveled across Canada and the north west United States. Although I have passed through these areas, I have not had the opportunity to stay and get to know the wildlife like you can. I am sure it is a thrill yet very unsettling and scarey to be observed by wolves and tracked! Wow! lol BTW, I trained my dog with cheese, perhaps they would rather have cheese than you!  But on the other hand, depending on where you live, there are many restricitons about feeding the wild animals. :p You are fortunate to have this close experience with such remarkable creatures---(of the night) |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Lady Moiraine: Thanks for your comments and I enjoyed hearing from you. When I lived in northern Alberta, we never even thought about feeding any of the wild animals we encountered! There was an abundance of natural food for them. It was pretty unsettled country at that time and mankind had not made much of an impact on it. I am so glad I got to see it then! Betty Lou Hebert |
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