I never belonged
in the human race.
I was beaten
neglected
and forgotten
whenever it sooted
them.
However, finally I am at home.
At peace
with both my inner being
and with nature.
For you see
with these wonderful
creatures
I have a family.
they care for me
as they would care for themselves.
They love,
feed,
and support me
as no human ever has.
I would give my life for my new family
as they would for me.
Acceptance, you see
does not have to be a human thing.
Acceptance is a feeling
a welcoming
a wonder
for those who have never felt it before.
Author notes
No lime limit picture is prompt credit Boris Valejo - Native American Wolf
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt Contest 15 entries ... by mysticstorm.
600 points, ended December 24, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Are you still planning to write for this? Just checking.
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Thank you for the reminder. I have finally gotten around to writing something. Sorry for the delay.
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