The Hunt

Morton Templeton
The blood shroud moon
rises above bare bone trees
shadows creep along the ground
as the wind dances through the woods

The glossy black lake reflects
the starless sky and veiled moon
a crimson spot in a endless well
as if the moon was a red eye
staring at the scene below

In the distance the pack
begins to raise their voice
a whisper at first
building to a crescendo
a good night for a hunt

Published by Morton Templeton

I am a mother of three boys and grand mother to 3 boys and 1 granddaughter. I love spending time with the grandchildren and for that matter all children. Through the eyes of babes the truth is spoken. Trying...   View profile

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  • Louisa364 9/19/2008

    I enjoyed this!

  • Orchiolum 8/17/2008

    You imparted images of the dark woods and howling wolves...again, nicely done.

  • Matthew Christopher 7/16/2008

    Tagged you back. You're it.

  • Deborah Faulk 7/14/2008

    Really nicely written I like the out doors

  • M. Eileen Burston 7/6/2008

    i have to agree with charlie k. i love this!

  • Steven West 7/5/2008

    Nicely written. Very revealing imagery. You really set the tone in this poem.

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA 7/5/2008

    Very nice !

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA 7/5/2008

    Ver nice !

  • Christine Bruness 7/3/2008

    "a crimson spot in a endless well" -- excellent line!

  • cathiesblogs 7/2/2008

    This is exciting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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