Wolf

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Even a killer needs rest

Hunting down prey is tiring

Tearing flesh from bone, wearying

The grip tightening around the neck as

the pulse quickens, rising

in a frenzied crescendo

to its peak,

crashing

releasing

It’s an act of love

And I,

spent and sated,

sleep.

Submitted for PoetsUnited, Wonder??? Wednesday: Wolf

Wolves

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Hold me tight

I hear the wolves at my door

Please don't leave me alone now

I do not have the strength to fight

I hear the wolves at my door

I knew they would come for me

But do not have the strength to fight

I am depleted

I knew they would come for me

Strong seeks out strong

But I am depleted

From taming your monsters

Strong seeks out strong

So I will face the fangs

Tamed, your monsters

Sleep now

I will face the fangs

But please don't leave me alone

Sleep now, but

Hold me tight.

submitted for dVerse Poets Pub, Form for All, Pantoum
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