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Autumn Leaves

volume 4 number 6

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Wolves Come Out At Night

by Michelle Boseman

Roaming into the night he searches out prey,
with only the pale moon to light his way.
His heart pounding as he spots his victim,
gracefully he moves, as in a dance of rhythm.
His savage eyes focused on his kill,
the thirst for blood must once again be filled.
He moves swift like the northern wind;
his prey knows death has come for him.
Only the full moon is out to view the site,
for all creatures know, wolves come out at night.

Walkers of the dark, you can hear the howls.
Speaking in their language, deep vicious growls.
Night beckons to them to come forth like a spirit,
for within the night, their savage instinct knows no limit.
They kill from hunger and kill for gain,
unmoved by the cries of the sacrifice's pain.
Eyes fixed, with blood running cold,
they come from every moiety, their stride proud and bold,
never fearing any stronger opponent in the fight,
for all creatures know, wolves come out at night

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