CRYING WOLF.
Eerie howling, wolf-hound calling,
amber eyes alight.
Spirit of the steepest mountain
stealthy pads the night.
Distant hunting, litters growing,
feral parents proud.
Livestock missing, farmers arming,
thieving disallowed.
Tortured trappings, party shootings,
stalkings after dark.
Sightings now of wolf packs only
in a Nature Park.
Pressured lifestyle, fragile living,
species on the wane,
Now mere myth and legend honour
canine of wild fame.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Written after viewing a documentary on the waning numbers of wolves remaining in the wild.
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A good write Fay.
I am pleased that you liked the read and thank you Orchi for the kind comment.
Fine and fitting words indeed for such a noble but oft misunderstood and sadly much maligned and now declining species.... Nice one our Fay... N
How apt your comment Nev........... noble this canine yet so misunderstood - - the earth would be much diminished without wolves in the wild. Thanking you kindly for your wise opinion on why I had to post Crying Wolf..
When greed of self preservation is the only object, lest not forget that without the others we too shall cease to exist.
As always, superbly poemed
Your comment oozes with warnings Suresh. A dire and dreadful result to us on this planet when glorious species like wolves are not seen in the wild again.
Another fine write from your noble pen dear Fay.
If pens could be swords poets would I believe fight hard for Wildlife cause and the right to "Live and Let Live" thank you my friend for your read and comment on Crying Wolf.
Wonderful write about a wonderful creature Fay.
Thanking you Andy for your read and comment. Glorious indeed is the noble form of any wild creature - the wonderful wolf included .
Good Evening FAY ~ BRIAN here ! WOLVES denzims of the Night ~ always given a bad name in Nursery Rhymes and especially Stories for Children which is unfortunate ! Excellent structure ~ four balanced Quatrains and a consistent Rhyme Pattern xaxa xbxb etc. Every verse exemplifies the typical vulpine qualities which makes us both admire & fear them ! Thanks for sharing !
Blessings & Peace & Joy
Yours BRIAN & ANGELA
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And thank you too dear Brian for sharing this extensive review of Crying Wolf and for your continuous supportive encouragement. Hugs for you both. xx xx
An old joke - I used to be a werewolf (don't ya know!) but I'm all right noo-ooo-ooo-www! *permission given to groan at corny jokes of mine!* lol.
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