He is young, strong and free, the alpha of his pack
His luxurious coat only meant for his back
Leave him alone, they do very little harm
He and his kind were there before your farm
Their homeland gets smaller with each passing year
They are maligned by humans and our own fear
All they ask is for space to be allowed to live
We could learn from them, they have so much to give
To the wolf the family group is the only way
They each have their own role they must play
When they take a mate it will be forever
All the chores are done by the family together
A voice that can be heard for miles on a breeze
To warn of danger or call the family with ease
Keen hearing will pick up all they need to know
And a sniff on the wind will say to stay or to go
They know how to love, they know how to care
Always steer clear from danger if they know it’s there
Loyalty to the group is their pack honour and code
They all hunt well together to share the load
The land they love is far away from the towns
In the forests and mountains where food abounds
Never talking more than they need to live free
If only mankind would leave them and let them be
Honohe - Nesene
Author notes
Such a beautiful animal and so misunderstood by humans and also hunted for their fur, either way, man makes their lives a misery.
A contest entry
- Group Contest – Totem Animals (part two) by Silent Cougar.
1750 points, ended May 6, 2008, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Wolves x~Pictuer Promt~x by LilEmoPrincess.
550 points, ended January 15, 5 entries
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An amazing poem, and i agree wiht the messege it has we should leave them alone. Thank you for entering my contest and good luck
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Congratulations on the Gold. A well deserving piece of art.
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This is a beautiful poem littlemoon, and a worthy contester in this contest. Well done and good luck. Val
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An oustanding write in it's own right...
This without doubt is a clear andwel understood write, bring to the fore, the way of the wolf. The lifestyle, the loving and caring way in which they live, the wisdom and knowledge that could be gained if we only just stopped and paid attention for a while.
I cannot fault the rythym the ryhme nor the wording used here, just perfect, well done.
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My heart cries for the plight of this magnificent animal. thank you for writing about him... they are wonderful, gentle and loving creatures.
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Man has destroyed the trust of animals in him by hunting them down and killing them mostly for pleasure
now he fears them for defending their own
Think how many innocent souls end up in our plate
or on our shoulders as cosmetics
Earth has become a slaughter house full of blood
so we all may drawn in it.
nicely done dear poetess.
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Yes mankind needs to let them be they were here first! What an amazing and heartfelt write. It is such a shame that many everyday kill these wonderful creatures! I so enjoyed reading your heartfelt write good luck in the contest. Niaish for sharing
Theresa
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You have laid out the life of this mighty creature and given a voice to all that he stands for...If only man would leave them alone! Niaish my beautiful LittleMoon*hug* good luck in the contest*wink*
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Hello, A beautiful poem you have written. Y&our words about the wolf are quite stunning and such a pleasure to read. Love the rhmymnng!!! Beast of luck dear friend.
Bless You,
Sandy
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A wonderful tribute to a beautiful creature. Finally their numbers are beginning to increase but unfortunately man would rather kill than understand. Perhaps oneday. A well written piece of poetry.
Niaish
Three Doves
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I have to say I agree with your wonderful tribute to these creations of wildlife. Your voice the cry to leave them be, civiilizations just edges its way, cutting their way into the homes of the wild and the sacred! A very beautiful piece you've penned so wonderfully!
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Here here!
I do so agree whole heartedly here babes-
I wept last night when they showed those poor cattle in Thetford-neglected and dying of starvation...I won't tell you what went through my mind but let's just say the 'farmer' in question wouldn't be able to breathe properly-in fact-not at all.
xxx Blessings-
Hilly.
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