Open Poetry #7 |
In The Distance |
Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
The lone wolf sits silently in the forest Waiting patiently for the moon to crest The wind whispers to her through the trees Wonder what it is her yellow eyes see She lowers her head to the ground Trying to decipher the sound Coming through the darkness now She'll find it somewhere somehow It is a whimpering in the distance That puts her in a trance Tentatively she starts to walk She hears a yelp and slightly balks Out of the forest and through the stream Which eerily reflects the moon's beams Now she is near the mouth of the cave Anxiety hits her in a sudden wave A young wolf is trapped inside Thought it would be a good place to hide The lone wolf investigates the scene With a calmness that's so serene She frees the pup's leg from between the rocks Time to sit back and take stock The pup limps slightly but he'll be fine Next time he'll have his time to shine Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is a wonderful story, well told! The tenderness comes through loud and clear! Denise |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
WOW!!! LW, Now this is the talent I always knew was hiding inside your heart Just so you know this is now my favorite poem by you All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
*sniff* I love happy endings ~H |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You took me right there Lone Wolf ... tender, touching, and lovely images with a sweet ending. Lovely verse! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoneWolf~ You would have known that this one would be loved by me. It is tenderly done. I enjoyed the attention to the detail of the wolf caring for her own ... instinct. Symbolic of the fact that man doesn't take care of the wolf ... so goodness knows they need to do it themselves. Thanks for sharing this poignant piece. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Nicely written. Enjoyed the read. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent story LW, shows how we always try to help and encourage those that we know. . . and that we don't know. . . Wonderful my friend. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Denise....thank you!! Yes, it was meant to be tender and caring. Jeffrey....there are many things inside my heart, my friend. Thanks for saying talent is there too. Happy to write a favorite!! X Angel....me too!! Here have a tissue... Kit....Thank you!! A high compliment indeed to know I took you there. Makes me smile. Marge....glad you loved it my friend!! Yes, I made sure to pay attention to the detail because I think wolves are largely misunderstood by man. You got the point exactly!!! You are welcome....it was my pleasure to share this one. Mike....Thanks for reading! Sven....Thank you and yes, we do always try to encourage and help others. Just human nature, my friend. Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Wow LW. I sure hope you're around if I'm ever in need! Great story! ~Sheri |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Irie....Thank you and I am always here!! LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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