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Of The Wolf ... |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT 
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The eyes of the wolf devouring shadows passing from two moons rising Hunger of the wolf consuming her in no sense as shadows stand still Spirits of the wolf live within such passed shadows ... drowned before the hunt Of the wolf ... eyes hunger spirits innocence "In life's giving ... love is a gift, such worth living." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
an interesting write, Craig shadowy, yet illuminating  enjoyed the metaphorsnice picture! |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Nice write Craig, tho I do have to ask, and just because I love to get the inner and hidden meaning of poetry that I read... Is there an underlying message here (as with lots of poetry) and if so, what do the "two moons rising" symbolize? I love anything relating to wolves, and that is why I ask. And, the "she" in the write, is this the wolf or another element? Once again, nice write... just wanted a further look into the poem. Tima |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
well .... I love wolves too, Tima ... there is always underlying messages in poetry, however I always try to write in ways for the reader to find their own message .... the two moons? ... the eyes of course rising from rest to alerting stare .... ... wait a minute ... perhaps it is two souls in the whims of love .... ... reaching and yearning ... hmmm ... lol!! and the "she"? ... the same, the wolf? .... possible perhaps Love itself? ... or maybe even a fellowv soul of the pen? ... maybe ... again, its all in your own representation .... Hope I was of help!! lol KC ~ thank you for the nice reply! ... the picture is a bit of a stretch!! lol |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I didn't quite understand this one...maybe you can explain...what is the significance of passing shadows, still shadows, and shadows passed relating to the characteristics of the wolf? what was drowned before the hunt? and why did you choose 'innocence' to be the last word? I can't even come to an interpretation of my own with this and I've read it many times now |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
hmmmmm .. seems to be alot of need to explain each piece to this post ... I have written such like it before .... and not even asked one explaination ... so .... Shadows, in passing ... still ... these are representations of time... in aspects of the wolf? .... perhaps some can relate the wolf to being Life ... in the aspects of what life may have instore ... Drowned? ... well, if it represents life ... perhaps what is drowned is any chances of the hunt .... the hunt? ... seems to me to be the future .... Seems to me that there is alot of unecessary explainations going on .... and with coming out of IMs just now with one of the fellow poets in question .... I will say this Simplicity can be exasperating .... not everything is at it appears ... I have explained myself here in enough ways ... If anyone cares to really hear my representation of this poem ... its simple ... ask me .... even the powers to be can and should be able to do that .... "if by chance my words find your heart .... please, let your heart find the words" Constructive Critiques .... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Hearts have nothing to do with understanding the meaning of a poem. I have a college degree and I have studied literature. I gave you a constructive critique by saying I don't get the meaning, and asked you to clarify. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
it was purely "innocent", I swear ~fellow soul of the pen~ |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
sometimes the hunger of the wolf can be so overwhelming, it does not remember why and what the hunt is all about.....maybe a different moon is rising.....in the spirit of the wiser wolf....  hugsssss you...  I keep a fragrance bottle my |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
(quoting Dixie) "Hearts have nothing to do with understanding the meaning of a poem" Since when? I have a college degree, but it's generally my raw heart that interprets the 'feelings' of poetry, rather than any formal training. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Getting back to the poem... I enjoy most any writing on wolves and such... they carry such a beautiful mystique about them. Thank you, Craig |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! Depending on how one is feeling at the time this poem will speak to them...I read it three times and each time it was different...Well done...*big hugs* |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I've a few pictures of wolves...they are hauntingly beautiful....I really liked this  |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
I really enjoyed this... |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Lauren ~ A wiser wolf indeed ... ... but, be careful about mooning ... I remember how they make KC crack a smile!!! KC ~ LOL ... (cracking my own smile) it is my raw emotions that feed me too .... TY for filling my cupboards good friend! Karilea ~ TY for passing by .... I have enjoyed your smiles and look forward to more! Karen ~ It has been a long time my friend .... but time never ends .... TY for the read! Sue ~ Wolves are a spirit of strength and cunning, I have had the pleasure of "rough housing" with one kept as a pup ... its life is unmeasureable!!! Cloud 9 ~ TY for taking the time as you pass over head and replying .... ... is now a good time to ask you for a little rain? ... lol All replies have been accepted and enjoyed ..... ty all!! |
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