There are the Wolves

Enraptured flocks circled by wolves of opportunity. Four strands of intertwined darkness.

Dim lights permeate its vaulted heights and murmured airs fill the grand old hall
     Curious eyes strain forward breathing sighs damp with anticipation
          Dark, her flowing hair and quick her stride as she nears the lectern shawl
               Her book of ribbon-marked pages filled with soulful revelation

               Delicate fingers caress the leaves grown for the selling booth
          Dulcet tones and words of meaning meant only for the hungry
     Begin their delicate weaving, a tapestry of tempered truth
Hung on pegs of calculated perceiving, followed with summary

Graceful arms form subtle pantomime whenever such need arise
     Stepping back to pirouette and amplify necessary passion
          A virtuoso's torrid pace, slows smoothly and teasing tempos chide
               Hands waving, words paint the supple mind in a master's style and fashion

               Have a care nervous and enthralled stock for shearing time approaches
          Round the seated pasture of the many bower'd and arching exits
     Lie the tables upon which your wool is fleeced for hellion coaches
And blooded flesh remaining a token for drooling wolves that sit

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

A beautiful thing on the page, and it reads just as smoothly and beautifully. I love the intricacey of your word choice and the way that you express your thoughts in larger metaphors packed with imagery that is absolutely outstanding.

"Graceful arms form subtle pantomine whenever such need arise"--great line...there is texture, truth and beauty in this.

Overall, I can't think of something that I don't like with this one. Beautifully done.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

That was an awfully nice thing to say, GF. Thank you. Too bad I don't know your real name... perhaps you can mentally substitute it for "GF" whenever it appears? ;-)

Knowing what a great writer you are makes your comments all the more valued to me. However, I am a bit surprised that you keep coming back to read and comment on my stuff. Most folks just read a few pieces and call it good; and who's to blame them? I mean there are so many really good writers here. It's easy to get lost in this jungle of words; but hey, I keep forgetting you're a pro - it's what you do. If you keep this up I may be compelled to reconsider the consequences of random acts of kindness.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

It's Sarah :)

[Emily B]

you have quite a way with words

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

There are many ways and you are being kind but I thank you for your sense of propriety none the less.

[Emily B]

I will try to do better next time

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Do not think you have underperformed in any way. I don't. Perhaps you judge yourself or my words too harshly? If so, then the fault is mine and I humbly seek your forgiveness. It was not my intent to relive the ignoble aspects of the days of blue and gray.

[Emily B]

peace and light to you. i look forward to reading more of your work

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Your words are true. You are in my heart. Move, always, in the light and peace.

[Emily B]

It was my general I came and read your piece of work kind of review. Sometimes I get in a mechanical rut. Thanks for calling me out.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

I understand. I too have a certain fond affection for the deeply worn pathways. There is a kind of simple purpose and inexpensive satisfaction to be had there and yet I know it will ever be a challenge to experience the tops of clouds or the full extent of sunrise from those well-traveled depths. Courage, to us both.

[Rhianne Ney]

Whoa, great imagery and play of words, truly plausible and very fun to read (:

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Thank you, Rhianne! :)

[Rhianne Ney]

You're welcome, dude, I just thought of stopping by since I didn't have something to do

[writing mojo]

You have this language to a nightmarish dream sequence down pretty damn well...there are wolves in the fur lining of your poems.... amazing piece

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Hey, writing! Thanks again. I think you've got your mojo working on these reviews. Are you a lone wolf or do you run with a pack?

[writing mojo]

a lone rabid wolf

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Arooooo! :D

[Pete Langley]

There are those that throw the scraps - and the rest who need feeding.
You are a benificent provendor, my friend, just like the beguiling reciter in your excellent poem. There`s plenty here for the wolves to feed on.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Hi Pete! Thank you for reading and for that most civilized commentary and perspective. This world would hardly seem so alive without the eternal struggle of life in all its beguiling forms, would it? For me it begs the question: Is there any other kind of existence and if so, what might it be like? Oh well, it was rhetorical. Again, thanks for the review... greatly appreciated! :)

[akihsna]

: Everything is just beautiful! The structure..the flow, the words..
My favourite lines; "Graceful arms form subtle pantomime whenever such need arise
Stepping back to pirouette and amplify necessary passion"
Just amazing!

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

I am warmed again; and on such a cold and dismal day too! Your commentary has a way of making all things seem bright and worthy of being.. a gift, to be treasured. Thank you again, Anshika.

[akihsna]

Oh no please, I'm thankful to you for I've got the golden opportunity to review your work; I consider myself indeed very lucky to have befriended my wonderful fellow- poets, one of them being you ^^

[Bill Grimes Jr.]

You weave an impressive gift of flowing imagery my new friend......i greatly enjoyed the brief journey with you.....and look forward to more......:-)

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Thank you for your time and commentary, Bill. I appreciate the feedback.

[Elena Covaci]

Truly beautiful, you have an intense talent!!

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Hi Elena! Nice of you to drop by!! Well, I see you have a taste for the dark. Do I choose the brunette or the blond? ;-) Thanks for your comment and the compliment. {blush} XD

[Elena Covaci]

Brunette of course! :) You are welcome :) Keep up the fantastic work!

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Woohoo! ..my spider sense is working good today! ;-) Thanks. I will if you promise to help me overcome relativity. ;-)

[Elena Covaci]

Relativity? I do not relate to the word! :P

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Ha! You could, you didgeridoo .. ^_^

[I, Rene]

well, I have to say this is very impressive work. A weave, looks very much like a spell,
extremely intricate, not just any run of the mill mind could write such a thing as this. gulp. Is this the horror flick and table you mentioned? This must have taken you forever to write.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

Perhaps it was written in that place where time does not exist? If so, how should I answer? Are you familiar with 'spells' and such? I wonder how long you'll continue to spoil me with this deliciously unwarranted attention to the details of my scribbling?

[I, Rene]

I imagine you would answer that it was scribbled in that place that time does not exist. I intend to read as you will allow...but no more tonight, unfortunately, intriguing as it maybe, I don't want to overstep.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

I know, it can be exhausting.. please read as you will. I have no expectations in that regard and only profound thanks and amazement that you have read as much as you have. If permitted.. {hugs} ^_^ So happy to have met you!!

[I, Rene]

Thank you , likewise i'm sure (hugs)

[That_Girl]

"Grand breathing, fingers weaving subtle words for shearing your blooded flesh"

"Dim eyes filled with tempered truth, teasing the seated, drooling wolves"

"Murmured airs caress the leaves and amplify the supple mind of the many remaining"

I couldn't even come up with such impeccable lines much less do what you did with them (if that was even intentional...?) within the poem. I'm impressed and very glad I decided to take a look at your work. Lovely.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T. Serrat]

It isn't often that I meet someone, here on WC, where I get the sense.. no, scratch that.. make that "know" that they have the innate ability to charm the whiskers off a mouse. When that happens I am compelled to jet over to their profile and "gawk" (you like that word too?) at their get up. Perhaps its the allure of Manhattan, NY. After all, we've been groomed by Madison Ave. brainwave machines to revere all things originating from that swamp of vicious desire. Either way it pleases me to no end that you have stumbled upon my little corner of existence and folded a few ingredients into this bread of life. Your comments are very much appreciated, T_G.

[That_Girl]

Haha well look who's charming now! :) Thanks for checking me out and you're very welcome, it was an absolute pleasure to read. :)