Cry of the Caged Wolf

Margaret V.Doran

The wolf in his pen
has only one companion
he calls his invitation
seeking his pack
raising his nose to the wind
crying for his own community
        his own acceptance
in a howl of expectation
in a howl of greeting
that goes unanswered

And every morning
and every evening
it is the same
The wolf, deep in his spirit
does not give up his pursuit
        to be complete

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Updated March 8, 2005
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