Into the abyss of midnight the howls intensify
The wild night is calling as dozens of coyotes cry
The family of a tribal Prince who glorifies this mountain
His thirst for penetrating wisdom drinks from midnight's fountain
He sniffs the air for strangers as his den surrounds his play
He is worshipped for his wisdom and respected for his ways
He knows to win in battle he must take the lead
Enforce the tribal policy or they will not succeed
He knows that their survival hinges on his oaths
He focuses on the victory not of his victims boasts
Into the next generation his sons will live to lead
Then theirs will follow later to keep the family free
Such is the life of a Prince the creature of these woods
Not much different from the man who seems misunderstood
Leaders come in two legs or four depending how
They take their oath to howl or pledge a whispered vow
The head of creatures ...animal... and those of all free man
Can fight for freedom in the woods or for all the promised lands
Tonight as I lay in my bed and look out into night
I'll understand the Prince who howls and the valored one who fights.
Susan Kathryn de Vegter
copyright 2006
Field and Forest
Exemplary lines with pitch perfect imagery and passionate philosophical conviction. TEH COYOTE PRINCE takes a stand on principle and holds it admirably.
Aberjhani
Beautiful, haunting cries of the coyote at night...sometimes hear them here in Burleson. And a beautiful poem in tribute to these creatures. Well done!
An intriguing poem, Susan, as is the ancient coyote. And they truly are quite intelligent to be able to survive amongst us in the modern world.I have one who lives in a den nearby who follows me and my dogs on our nightly walks. And he's very smart; but very sadly, we've killed off much of his natural prey, and he now stalks pets.
Susan
The Valored One is the one who leads flawlessly from the front, sure of his or hers own innate skills and abilities, backed up with redoubtable courage and valor..
Your analogy of the coyote is very apt and appropriate
Love and Harmony
Peter
Predestination has to be earned. Because God Is God He knows all before it happens,but we chose our destination by the way we used our free will that God gave to us; this is not an illusion. Be it animal or man we know what has to be done to survive in this life and in the next.
Yep. Therein lies the difference, Susan, the howler or the fighter. To lead the pack, whichever pack we are speaking of, you need not worry about small things, ie., not thin-skinned I mean, instead set your goal high and never waver in its conception and completion.
Valorizing is an act executed by prophets as far as our knowledge goes. It immediately increases awareness allowing us to see it is related to space and time. Everything is determined, in spite of the illusion of free will that we cling to as we attempt to stray away from destiny, which is a property of ignorance. The Coyote Prince knows better than most men where to go, when to go and how to get there.
A book of nature inspired poems and essays, written from the heart and soul of a life-long nature, animal, and wilderness lover, and dedicated to today’s children - Earth's only hope for a better tomorrow.
This book won 'The Poetry Category'
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Ron
The one called to watch and lead and protect will always make their presence known, even when no one else is around.
Richard
Aberjhani
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Valored One is the one who leads flawlessly from the front, sure of his or hers own innate skills and abilities, backed up with redoubtable courage and valor..
Your analogy of the coyote is very apt and appropriate
Love and Harmony
Peter
~~martin~~
Xxx dove
Lol at ED!!
Love Tinka
RAge