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Lone Wolf
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0 posted 2000-11-18 08:39 PM



The alpha wolf slowly descends
Into the barren canyon below
His paws softly pad along
The path beside the river's flow

Through the deep shadows
Of the forest at night
A sudden flash of movement
Catches his keen sight

Then the rustling of leaves
Travels through the thick brush
A small lonely wolf pup
Jumps onto the path with a rush

The alpha wolf freezes in his tracks
Dumbstruck by the pup's lack of smarts
Anything could have been travelling this route
Including a bear that could've ripped him apart

The old wolf scolds the foolish young pup
All the way back to their den
Another mooonlit winter's night
They'll travel this way once again



Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

© Copyright 2000 Jennifer L. Garcia - All Rights Reserved
ethome
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since 2000-05-14
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New Brunswick Canada
1 posted 2000-11-18 08:44 PM


The Lone Wolf knows how to write poem stories about the wild wolf.. I enjoyed this..I love poems about nature and the wild...I like the part where the pup jumps out into the path I can just picture that...really great stuff!!
passing shadows
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2 posted 2000-11-18 08:58 PM


ah yes...wolves, forests, shadows, canyons...I like this too much! Nice story!
Celeste
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3 posted 2000-11-18 09:03 PM


An excellent job bringing this to life.  Reminded me of that book "The Loop" - a favorite of mine.  Thank you for sharing!

To capture and live a moment is truly living

Lighthousebob
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4 posted 2000-11-19 12:27 PM


Us young pups always getting in trouble, thank goodness for the Alpha Wolf who watches over us to protect us from evil.  Hey, I kinda like these nature stories as well.  Bob <><
Alan
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5 posted 2000-11-19 12:30 PM


Great story. We all need some one to watch us at time....truely enjoyed the read.
Marge Tindal
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6 posted 2000-11-19 02:30 AM


LoneWolf~
You are so gifted.
Such appreciation for the natural wonder of the wolf ...
I wish more were so concerned and gentle in their feelings.

This is just a precious write.
~*Marge*~


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EagleOne
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7 posted 2000-11-19 03:30 AM


I see these works as your signature piece, you do them so very well my friend!

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.


Aimster
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since 2000-02-19
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Charlotte, NC
8 posted 2000-11-19 11:49 AM


LW-

and THIS is why i love your poetry
so much. when you are writing about
these graceful creatures, it comes alive
on the page. enjoyed this very much!
take care.
~amy~

Irish Rose
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9 posted 2000-11-19 11:51 AM


Jennifer, you have an insight!!!

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses
over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey.""
Laurie Lee

Kathleen



Butterflies_dont_cry
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Michigan
10 posted 2000-11-19 11:52 AM


LW* This is awesome my friend!! I can't wait
to have Katrina read this she will love it
too!!  Take care of you  


You cannot dance in the sun until you have cried in the rain~

Sven
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11 posted 2000-11-19 02:19 PM


you have that gift for telling stories of the wild and of nature. . .

this is no exception. . . wonderful. . .

-----------------------------------------------------

That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Lone Wolf
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12 posted 2000-11-19 03:44 PM


ethome . . . Thank you very much.  I am glad you enjoyed.  These poems are my favorite also.  

Passing Shadows . . . Ah yes, the wonders of nature.  Enjoy!!

dreamkeeper . . . I love that book!!  You are welcome for sharing and thank you for the compliment.  

Bob . . . The alpha wolf knows and sees all.     Glad you like this.

Alan . . . Thanks and yes we do!!

Marge . . . Aw shucks, I just write 'em as I see 'em.  They are beautiful creatures who are often misunderstood.  Although they are not really our enemy, we are all too often theirs.  I wish more were concerned as well.  Maybe just once I can lend some insight to one who does not understand and then I will have made a difference.  Thank you, my friend.  

EagleOne . . . My friend, they just come to me like a vision.  I try to do my best to describe then accurately.  Thank you.  

Amy . . . Thank you!!  They are graceful and I hope I do them justice.  

Kathleen . . . Thank you my friend.  

BDC . . . Happy you like it.  I hope Katrina does as well.  They are beautiful creatures.  Take care my friend.  

Sven . . . Thank you for the kind words.  




Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

tracie66
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Australia
13 posted 2000-12-06 04:16 AM


Jen~
I have done some back logging tonight and I'm glad I got to veiw this one, it is a wonderful story and the images so vivid...well done my friend
Tracie~


Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe



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