badger11 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) She is alive, a wolf smiling, her hair glistens jesuit-black, eyes moon-bright, sinews tight. She is a wolf smiling, no creed to confuse scent. She shapes the night, unfettered intent. She is alive, a wolf smiling. I have strayed unseeded, uprooted, I have strayed beyond the familiar prayer. And all the while I hear the howling, calling - a voice that veins within my life, and all the while I hear the blood rhythms - so close to touch the moon with sinews so tight, with eyes so bright. I ask did I seek her scent or did she uncover my intent - am I alive, a wolf smiling? Edited July 9, 2011 by badger11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 It occurs to me Badge that in the game of desire nothing is certain. Subtle choice of words that steer the rhythm, “a wolf smiling” as opposed to “ a smiling wolf ” Enjoyed the read. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 All part of the adventure Benjamin :0) cheers badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm very impressed, Badge. The read was delightfully smooth, the subject matter most intriguing. I like and agree with Geoff's astute observation re "wolf smiling." Line three is of particular interest as is the beginning of the second verse. Very, very good. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 She is alive,a wolf smiling, hair glistens jesuit-black, eyes moon-bright, sinews tight. She is a wolf smiling, no creed to confuse scent. She shapes the night, unfettered intent. She is alive, a wolf smiling. I have strayed unseeded, uprooted, I have strayed beyond the familiar prayer. And all the while I hear the howling, calling - a voice that veins with life - so close to touch. I ask did I seek her scent or did she uncover my intent - am I alive, a wolf smiling? Hello Badger I enjoyed reading this, it sounds so mysterious, I like the metaphor running through, and love the last stanza; I note how you began, "She is alive", and you end with the words, doubting yourself, "am I alive". Any insight, what inspired you to write it? Best wishes Rea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks Tony. I have worked this endlessly - it seems. Even now I can't stop editing. The obsession of writng :0) cheers badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanks Rea. One source was a poem about a human and alien encounter. The poet used the word 'beast' in the poem. It was that word that started this poem. cheers badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W. Parsley Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Lightly sensual; intensely sensuous. Interesting sense of form. Another poem that lured me in... - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Lightly sensual; intensely sensuous. Interesting sense of form. Another poem that lured me in... - Dave The trap was set! welcome to the forum badge :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi Badge, This is delicious. I just wanted to let it envelop me. You are so good! Yum! ~~Tink Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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