NIGHT MUSIC

haunting cries in the night, befriended photo by Alpha Coders

Icy breaths spew steam on the snowy

mountaintops

wind whips among the crooked trees

wolves scream in the black of night

echoes between flat crevice rocks

sheer drop to the earth

 

I listen to these voices every night, my window cracked open

I am surprised at different tones coming from up high

and wonder what this chatter means

I fear the wolves are not hearty and

are unable to weather the frigid

like me when I am in the cold trying to find them

these misty songs are my only friends, my night music

 

My older sister deserts me every eve

after she tucks me in bed

at that time, I crack the window

and lend an ear to the eerie cry of love

almost like my spooky cries of loneliness

we are friendless night creatures

who have never seen each other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

sometimes people befriend strange animals; it is comforting no matter

Reviews

[FlaLover]

I agree! I admit I don't always think about wild animals. The elements they have to endure are tremendous. And us humans are taking away their homes and hunting grounds with our need for more houses, businesses and buildings.
Enjoyed reading this.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much for a lovely revie
Warmly, B

[FlaLover]

You are always welcome

[Neville]

I can see clearly where the inspiration for these fine words were conceived and a fair shiver they gifted me this fine winters morn .. and although I no longer have it, the howling of distant wolves and the barking of jackals was a strange source of comfort when I had my old place high up in the Bulgarian Stara Planina Mountains .. Warmly & Best, Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Neville, what a lovely review...much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Re-Pete]

a song i know well. coyotes howl and i think to myself, "must be a full moon". fascinating creatures, haunting read. i really enjoyed this, it took me away into the wild for a spell and i like how you compare us to them ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Pete for an excellent review!
Warmly B

[John Sullivan]

I lived in the country for a time, I remember the sound of crickets and fisher cats... now I'm back in the city so it's the sound of traffic all night... wonderful piece Betty,

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you immensely John for your review, appreciated...
Warmly, B

[Gee]

Not quite in the same league but my eldest brother, according to mum, used to have an imaginary donkey friend at the bottom of our garden and every evening before his bedtime mum had to traipse, his hand held in hers, to the donkeys home to wish him good night. I know not what she he grew out of this but inwardly hope it was before he entered his late teens:))
Another well written, atmospheric piece Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Gee for thoughtful review!
All the best to you and yours!
Warmly
B

[John the Baptist]

You say you went looking for the wolves? And you're still with us? Maybe they were dieting that day.

[Betty Hermelee]

In a dreamlike state…yes., but it never happened..thank you John and May your days be merry
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

It is cool to hear the sounds of nature. I have 180 acres of Ojibwa land in my name. Safe haven for the free animals. I adore the Wolves and Coyotes song. A wonderful poem shared dear Betty.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John for a fine review!!
Warmly, B

[Ted Kniffen]

I have been fortunate to see wolves up close many years ago up in quebec. Magnificdent animals.

Your poem brought that memory back.
I like this one.

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Another beautiful and poignant expression of the search for understanding and connection amidst the cold and solitude.

[Betty Hermelee]

Beautiful poetic review, thank, much appreciated!
Happy New Year
Warmly,
B
read moreBeautiful poetic review, thank, much appreciated!
Happy New Year
Warmly,
B
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[Rachid Amrani]

Another beautiful poem. Your poem paints a picturesque world filled with magic and every thing the hungry soul longs for. Thank you for sharing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Rachid for a lovely review
Happy holidays
Warmly
B.