that swallowed little red riding hood's grandmother
this is the wolf that belongs to wildwoman
a lover of nature
who roams the sea shore and forests
in love with the beauty of the natural world
and on a dedicated mission to protect the planet
she pens poetry in the quiet of night
and inspires others from all over the world
to join her in her cause
very occasionally she indulges herself
in a tipple of sweet sherry
keeping warm
under her big cosy fur bedspread (synthetic)
a birthday gift from her sister
while wolf boy one eye open
lies by her side
her constant guardian and protector
star dreaming wolf dreams
This is a very beautiful poem, Rall. Anyone I know? Smiles. I loved it, it made me smile. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the poem. Yes, it is possible you may know this person.She is a well known environmental activist,popular international poet and pin up gal for the Canadian wolves and grizzly bears:)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteA tribute to Ms. Sherry ..... how wonderfully awesome is this???? Cheers and more Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOh Rall, this is a gorgeous ode to our gorgeous poet friend Sherry! I knew it was for her in the first stanza! Truly lovely!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles. If only you could see this exhausted frizzy-haired elder tapping at the keys. But I was wilder in spirit in my younger years and every beat of my heart these days is for the wilderness and the wild creatures - and the very last of the old growth that this province is clearcutting faster than the land defenders can stop them - though they are trying mightily. We are in the midst of an unprecedented heat wave, but governments do not seem to connect the dots as to these two situations - or simply refuse to. Criminal negligence, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteA lovely ode to a special person, who speaks from her heart. We are lucky to know her.
ReplyDeleteRall, such a wonderful poem to honor Sherry <3
ReplyDeleteA perfect dedication to a powerful crusader.
ReplyDeleteA fitting tribute for a brave and wild woman. May we all follow in her footsteps!
ReplyDeleteYes, that would be our wolf-woman, who really belongs to the wild. Good to see you at earthweal - Brendan
ReplyDeleteA beautiful evocation & tribute.
ReplyDeleteThis was like an ode to wild woman! Beautifully speaks for her heart for nature and all things wild.
ReplyDeleteWolf dreams maybe turned to wolf nightmare for some of this Sunday's Muse authors? At least, I think mine must have. LOL ♥
ReplyDeleteYeah for the wild woman!
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute to a wonderful-sounding lady.
ReplyDeleteLast line is great!
ReplyDeleteYour admiration shines through in this lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and such a strong last line:
ReplyDeletestar dreaming wolf dreams
Think I'll remember that a long time.
sweet, and strong ~
ReplyDelete"star dreaming wolf dreams"
ReplyDeleteThis can only be a tribute to our wolf-loving Sherry.
Wonderful, Rall!
This is so wonderful!!! Big Hugs!
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