A Poem -- The Wolf
Wolf on (My) Wall
Guarded by the wolf on his wall
Safe from the bad his wolf would howl
From bright mornings through the dark nights
Brave wolf was there easing his frights
The wolf could scare away all bad
Growl, howl, even bite for his lad
Rain, snow and hot sun boy could call
Big Gray Wolf was there standing tall
He'd guarded the dad now the son
A hundred years old feared no gun
Loved by the town not to be downed
Painted for them artist renowned
This boy has grown, feeble and frail
Big Gray Wolf hangs above the rail
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- Photo and Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2019, All Rights Reserved
- I am linked with Sherry Blue Sky in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2019/11/wordy-monday-with-wild-woman-wolf-mother.html?m=1
- This morning I dug my old picture out for a photo-op. It is waiting to be hung again, "above the rail." I have embellished but the print is nearly a hundred years old. My sister still thinks it is a scary picture. We are old but not real frail.
- More info, heritage, etc, Worthopedia
Labels: A Tribute, Animals, Antiques, Jim's Life, Poem, Real Toads, Rhyme, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 11/04/2019 08:49:00 AM
10 comments
10 Comments:
I love that your wolf guarded you as a boy and now will do so again. My walls are covered with watchful wolves, so I feel well guarded! Smiles.
The ever vigilant watcher, you watching him during the day and he over you at night. I think the painting is beautiful.
‘Guarded by the wolf on his wall’, a wonderful thought, Jim. We all need a wolf to ease our frights.
Love that you have a guardian wolf! It is a beautiful painting.
Teresa from Razzamadazzle
To be guarded by a wolf is perfect... for me it's probably a bear.
It is good to have that feeling of being protected even though it may be but a picture of youyr hero on the wall!
Wonderful, Jim. Protection handed down through generations.
I really like the history of this photo. I like wolves.
Wonderful perspective of the wall-hung image of the wolf in your youth Jim.
Here's to the Lupine defenders of the world! Great write!
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