Lines and Shadows 2 by Don Iannone, Ph.D., D.Div.
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the winter wolves
by don iannone
alpha wolf’s soulful call rides the bitter northeasterly wind
drifting between the driven snowflakes
through the tall dark timbers
into the stream valley, half-frozen and lonely
picked up, then finally returned by its mate
poised on the distant hilltop
only the ravens are brave enough
to allow the shrill howls pass over them directly
for them it is music for their teasing dance
to distract the wolves
breaking their concentration long enough
to grab leftovers from the wolves’ evening hunt
finally the hard white moonlight
ignites the pack’s glaring gold eyes
twelve unflinching beacons in all
eventually all voices are heard
and the haunting amber eyes disappear
having reclaimed the conifer forest for another night
ignoring winter's call
by don iannone
winter falls upon our lives
at times without warning, but
even when it announces its coming
we ignore the signs, preferring
to bask in the sunshine of earlier times
In Jacques Cartier National Park, two hours north of Quebec City.
Prayers and blessings to all needing them as we approach the New Year.
Description: This scene felt timeless when we experienced it a couple days ago in the Laurentian Mountains about 90 minutes north of Montreal. This same photograph could have been made in the Nineteenth Century, or even much earlier. The Canadian Government and the people of Canada deserve a great deal of credit for being such wonderful stewards of the country's natural resources.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FLICKR FRIENDS
Two Bratenahl Place Tree
Bratenahl, Ohio
