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Howling Across the Horizon

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You sly dogs,
you hounds from Hell
with your mercenary minds
have nipped at my heels for too long ~
enough! I say.

You cannot suck the marrow from my bones.

I have you tagged
for what you truly are
& I know the woods you haunt.

Stay clear from me
& I will not follow your trail
in pursuit
for the damage you've caused
with your heartless, soulless ways.

Be warned ~
I will no longer tolerate your wrath,
your deception or cruelty in my midst.

I was not put on this Earth
to be bait for your traps,
nor will I allow you
to cross my threshold again.

The septic wounds you've inflicted
when I was far too trusting
are healing

& anger has given me the necessary strength
to survive any assault
you've devised with your viciousness.


I've spilled all the blood I intend to ~
my property is safeguarded now.

Go run with the pack in another field ~
I will not play your evolutionary games.




           ~ July 16, 2006
                  2:10 a.m.




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Written July 16th, 2006

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  • Night Hope gold member
    August 8, 2006
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    Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Terri Anna...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda

  • BloodyCrystalEmbers
    August 6, 2006
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    I love the pic and background, not that you needed these to emphasize your amazing talent! Your writing is so awesome, and honest, I really do admire your work, you are so passionate I can see it within the owrds, this truly is your calling, and your flow and creativity have no end, keep it up!!!!


    ~Terri Anna~

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 18, 2006
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    I added a line, Rob...still love ya, Coyote...immensely...

    "You sly dogs,
    you hounds from Hell
    with your mercenary minds..."


  • Night Hope gold member
    July 17, 2006
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    Ahhh, but coyotes are different than dogs & wolves, my lovely Friend... Really, I hesitated to malign the canine or lupine species at all...& a picture of a puppy just didn't seem malicious or threatening enough... Indeed, the human species could learn a great deal of Grace from the animal kingdom...& Rob, in your case, I'd make an exception to any rule any day of the week... I love ya, Scribe...I'm quite pleased you like my wing~stretchin', Sweetness...It feels good to me, too...Thanks for reading me so well, Scribe... Sweet Pea

  • Just Rob gold member
    July 17, 2006
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    I kinda wish I hadn't just charactorised myself as a coyote.lol. This is stronger than dirt. I just love the experimenting you've been up to!
    Peace

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, Terry...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Thanks, Moon Girl...Yeahhh...magenta...that'll work...at least it ain't pink...

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Thank you for reading & for your kind comments, hellfire...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    I've always said dynamite comes in small packages, Janet...

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    & I of you, my Sister...My Friend in Beirut was online for just a moment earlier; she IM'd to say she was alright...Rich heard, through someone else's grace, that Hana is alright, too...so our angels were close & prayers were answered, as always...

  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    How ocudl I ever leave you far behind without keeping aware of you. Hugs gf...blessed be, my friend.

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    I know, my Sister...you left the Path behind when you left earlier...someone else picked up the trail...crisstiena wrote me a poem that made me cry...I still haven't slept in over 36 hours, but I do feel a lil' better...I don't know if you read Nicolette's comments, but she said "at least now you know who your friends are." I replied: "There are those Friends...Sisters & Brothers alike in whom I've never doubted, Nic...Their Hearts are pure, their intentions are laden with compassion & understanding...You & shewolfnative are two of the strongest Spirits I have ever had around me...surrounding me with solace & safety...I can be my Self with you, without hesitation...I have no fear or dismay in your Presence...with you, I know I am loved..." & I do...Thank you, my Friend... Wanda

  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    and so we shall, somehow..but know i send out my song of friendship and solace for you gf...peace, my friend, know, although this is such a flat surfaced place..that I care.

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    There are those Friends...Sisters & Brothers alike in whom I've never doubted, Nic...Their Hearts are pure, their intentions are laden with compassion & understanding...You & shewolfnative are two of the strongest Spirits I have ever had around me...surrounding me with solace & safety...I can be my Self with you, without hesitation...I have no fear or dismay in your Presence...with you, I know I am loved... Vlindertjie

  • Nicolette gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Oh, how I understand this...such power in your voice, my friend. After having read shewolfnative's comment I don't know what else to say...maybe that it was time for you (and me) to howl and howl and roar! Yes, we need safe ones around us, not waste our time on the scavengers of the soul. Bravo, my friend... at least now you know who your real friends are.

    ~ Nicolette

  • brown paper bag
    July 16, 2006
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    You have been busy since we last talked.This was incrediable Wanda.Such power in your words.Loved it and if I wasn't so darn tired I would yell this from the trees .I took a peek at your others and will comment later.Excellent writing and a pleasure to read.
    Love ya Helen
    Magenta it is by the way

  • Simpatia
    July 16, 2006
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    Wow my dear! Rather powerful I might say. I'm sure we all know of a few people we could send this too! Well penned, as always.

    Hell

  • Iohagh
    July 16, 2006
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    Auntie

    You tell them like it is and they better listen or I'll sting them with something small and vicious. LOL. Smoosh

    Janet

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Thank you, sieara...

  • Nature Song silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    Inspiring poem as usual. Anger, pain such forces play on every stanza here. Wording so different. Makes one wonder about our brief existence and what humankind has done. Not always good that is for sure. For we say we have learned from our past ~ what a lie that is. Great write. ~Sie

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    I'm venting as best as I can, suse...Indeed, Life is too short...far too brief & much too precious...Keep your spine straight & your dander up, my Friend...This World needs your strength, too...

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Sighhh... How I wish I could come cry with you in the wilderness, my Sister...I am alone, surrounded by concrete & stone hearts...bereft...the bones holding my Soul are breaking...So much has happened these last few days, Carol...So much, I cannot even speak of it...even whispers hurt my Heart...One day, my Sister, we shall sit by the fire & know each other from the depths in our eyes...If not in this world, then the next...Be safe, shewolfnative...This place needs your strength...I love you, as well.

  • suseann gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Whow! What in sam hellam is evolked such rath from the Prairie Princess? What ever it might be,it ain't worth the aggrevation you clearly feel put upon by.Walk away,it isn't worth it.Life's too short to waste.But I'm a fine one of volitile proclivity to pass judgement on exploding backed in a corner tooth gnashing.Vent Wander Woman,vent!

  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    Coem with me where we cry in a quiet wilderness, where no hunters dare approach. Be safe under this new moon and may our songs mark ur territory. It is not for us to reap the wrath of another day. Those who step across our boundaries simply lose us, like the slow extinction of the sacred shewolfs. Come, let us draw the holy to a hallowed palce. I love you gf..you are such an awesome soul!!!

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Sighhh... I don't love the venom, Brenda...it makes my heart ache...yesterday, last night & this morning was horrid for me for a number of reasons that I will not elaborate on, either...& I haven't slept...I hope your situation resolves itself quickly, my Friend...I detest conflict...& there's been so much lately...many things on a personal level, let alone a worldwide scale...

  • LadyUnique silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    ya know i feel (an am living) the righteous anger i read in this. i will not expound but life is hell right now and your poem says so much of how i feel towards certain so called 'humans', which to me is vastly exaggerated with some people do i sound angry? a tad
    love the venom. i really do. awesome.

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    no words...just...

  • kaibab silver member
    July 16, 2006
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    So well written and it applies to so many things I am feeling at the moment...a great write always transcends itself...and every reader can see it with their own soul and get something from it...this is such a write...

  • July 16, 2006
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    Very, very well written

    This is a very, very well done poem, Night Hope. This is also a very emotional write as well, keep up the great work .

    Cheers
    Terry

  • Night Hope gold member
    July 16, 2006
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    Finally...an intrepid Soul comments, 8 views later... I was beginnin' to think it was too scary...Thanks, Danna...I'm alright, my Friend...Just ventin' a really, really "Bad Day in Black Rock"...No, no butt kickin' required...I'll keep ya in mind for backup, though...

  • Danna Hobart
    July 16, 2006
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    Oh, my dear Wanda!

    I won't ask, but does someone need a butt kicking. I'll do it, I surely will, whoever has brougt you to this write. Great write by the way. I love the title. Just let me know and I will put my butt kicking boots on. They are thigh high
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