Cry of the Wolf

The night is quiet

No wind, or sounds to be heard

The alpha sits and waits, alone

waiting for a sign, a sound, a clue

to where his mate could be.

The only one in his pack to still be un-mated

like the tides of an ocean. Constantly moving, never able to remain still 

reguardless of anything else in the world. 

Torn between finding the other half of his heart, 

and protecting his pack, being the leader. 

Which should he choose? How long should he wait?

As the night grows colder, the howls from his pack could be heard

They were waiting for his return from his nightly sit

Every night he comes here to the forest clearing

waiting for his mate to come to him

Every night he goes home alone, his wolf inside dying a little more

The fate of his heart weighing heavily on him

but the fate of his pack slowly becoming dark

If he doesn't find a mate soon, he could loose his wolf,

and his pack.

As he stares up at the wolf moon

and lets the same sad cry..

as his howl carries through the air

he travels the road back to the pack house alone again.

Author's Note

Im currently working on a short story to the effect of the Alpha being the only one in his pack still without a mate, and this come to mind...depending on how everyone thinks of this I debate posting the story here...

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I appreciate that you don't anthropomorphize "love" according to humans. This sounds like authentic longing from a canine. Love your storytelling, your gentleness in arriving at your purpose (((HUGS)))

[Hayllie]

Thank you so much! I have always had a huge fascination with wolves so this was a fun write!

[Coyote Poetry]

The wolves. They live here in Michigan. You can rarely see them. They are wiser than we realize. I enjoyed the tale dear Hayllie. A alpha wolf is interesting. Demand strength and they take what they need. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing story.
Coyote

[Hayllie]

Thank you so much for your kind review! I have always been so infatuated with wolves. They are so misunderstood, and...so cool! My nerd inside simply longs to be a werewolf lol

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the wolves too and you are welcome dear Hayllie.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Hayllie…. Wolves are fascinating …
My grandchildren are part Navajo Indian…
and they learn many legends from their Mother and her Father … your story is worth writing.
truly, Pat

[Hayllie]

Thank you so much and that is truly amazing!! I myself am...well so much percentage of Cherokee, although I can't remember the exact %....but I have a deep fascination with wolves.. How fantastic it would be to be a wolf, at least in my different type of imagination anyway lol :)