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Ravings of a Rabid Werewolf - Poetry by Wolf - 29. The Land

@AC Benus gave me the prompt for Lyric style. I figured I'd give it a try.

The land is in his blood

Or is it his blood in the land

He works from dawn 'til dusk

Tending to his cattle and fields

 

A cold Northwest wind blows

As grey storm clouds build in the sky

White flakes begin to fall

Making him pull his hat down low

 

He speaks softly to them

Petting his old friends as he passes

Each one special to him

More than just his livelihood

 

The chestnut horse moves on

His man sits tall in his saddle

Both are in perfect sync

From years of this daily routine

 

Like the rivers and streams

Which crisscross this magical place

The life of this vast land

Flows through the body of the man

Constructive criticism is much appreciated as I try to learn new poetry avenues. Thank you for reading.
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JeffreyL

I had to look up lyric poetry. I had heard the term, but had no clue. As usual, you paint an interesting word picture. Early lyric poetry was often set to music. I tried to imagine this set to music. Not being very musical, I didn't  get far. The good news is it doesn't matter.  Your poem works well just as a poem. Thanks.

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AC Benus

This is an excellent response to the Lyrics Prompt. I'm really pleased you took it, because I think we readers can see your maturing as a poet right before our eyes :)

 

The poem is really beautiful. So glad you are sharing with us. 

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WolfM
On 12/24/2018 at 5:09 PM, Mikiesboy said:

This is quite lovely ... the words are woven beautifully. You show the beauty and the magic of your world.

Thank you, tim :hug:  I hadn't felt like writing for a while.  Being here, encourages me at the wonders I'm around.

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WolfM
On 12/24/2018 at 5:33 PM, Backwoods Boy said:

I like this one for several reasons, not the least of which is that I relate to it so well.

Thank you, Backwoods :)

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WolfM
On 12/24/2018 at 6:14 PM, JeffreyL said:

I had to look up lyric poetry. I had heard the term, but had no clue. As usual, you paint an interesting word picture. Early lyric poetry was often set to music. I tried to imagine this set to music. Not being very musical, I didn't  get far. The good news is it doesn't matter.  Your poem works well just as a poem. Thanks.

Thank you, Jeff :)

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WolfM
On 12/24/2018 at 8:58 PM, AC Benus said:

This is an excellent response to the Lyrics Prompt. I'm really pleased you took it, because I think we readers can see your maturing as a poet right before our eyes :)

 

The poem is really beautiful. So glad you are sharing with us. 

Thank you, @AC Benus :)  I'm enjoying this format. Thanks for suggesting it.

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