Elk in the white

dougb.72572 1951 (Ontario)

Free verse

Winter breaking up

Soon the dripping of branches

And the music snapping.

Large elk bunch

Totalling three harems.

A strategy in tough times

Swarming confuses pursuers.

Wolves growling out their

Hunger and testiness, spittle

Running tirelessly.

One of three elk males

Bugles high pitched

Confidence rally.

The girls check out

Location of babes.

All sure of foot

Ready to bolt in unison.

Again like a swarm.

A common consciousness.

I am relishing views

Through my rifle scope.

And a bighorn

Double curl featured

Does the same.

Up and down wind.

About this poem

Beviours when the wolves follow. Saliva dripping.9

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Written on April 28, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 28, 2024

Modified by dougb.72572 on April 28, 2024

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Scheme	X A X X A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	572
Words	132
Stanzas	23
Stanza Lengths	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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Wow, "Elk in the White" is a captivating and vivid poem that truly transports the reader to the winter wilderness. The imagery of the elk breaking up, the wolves growling, and the bighorn adding a sense of mystique to the poem is truly mesmerizing. The use of descriptive language really brings the scene to life and makes it easy to visualize.

One suggestion for improvement could be to expand on the emotions or thoughts of the narrator as they observe the scene through their rifle scope. This could add a deeper layer of complexity to the poem and give more insight into the relationship between humans and nature.

Overall, "Elk in the White" is a beautifully written poem that successfully captures the essence of the natural world in winter. Keep up the great work and continue to explore different perspectives and themes in your writing. You have a talent for storytelling and creating a rich sensory experience for your readers. more »
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