Random acts of poetry

[annef]

I haven't dusted off any of my old poems recently, and since a couple of others on my flist are doing it, I will too. Here is one I'm rather fond of.

An Old Wolf Remembers
by Anne Fraser

I remember
the forest
dark womb of trees
frost between
paw pads
running
with the moon

I remember
the kill
hot blood and fur
soft guts
sharp teeth

I remember
coupling
hot frenzy
bitch whining
the love bite

I remember
pups nuzzling
soft whines
play nips
mock hunts

I remember
pack calling
muzzles raised
silver howling
moon shadows

I remember