No need to appologize for your feelings; nor a need to "counter-point" your writings. Poetry is more cleansing for the poet than it needs an understanding by the reader. Cleanse forth, D.!

Micke

I enjoy your straight-forward style.
As for the gender of which I hold membership, I can not explain nor condone, but merely do my best.
-James

This is so true! Wolf far exceeds man, especially in mating.... wolves mate for life!!!!! Great write...
In Spirit,
Bear

An amazing piece of writing and I do understand what you say.....both sexes could learn something from this.
heard the quote -
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf
and the strength of Wolf is the Pack (Rudyard Kipling)

This is ASTOUNDING WORK! If there be some who take offense I say oh well for they do not see this piece as a true artistic expression of one's feelings being magnificently penned!!!!
~Nikki~

I strive to improve my sight,
So I may see clear visions.

It sounds like we are on the same path here of late swetie.. :) Bravo for a poem well done. And best wishes for a journey well traveled..

Love;
Melanie

Dear Everyone,

Wow! This is the most controversial work I have ever posted!

Please know that this is not intended to be a work of male bashing, as that was/is not my intention.

There are a great many men of Honor.
There are also Women without.

Many of Men of honor here at the Den, and many with whom I am proud to call friend.

I had used the term "wolf" in stereotype.
Stereotype in relation to how one sex can view the other in terms of bad behavior and or reference to them.

I used the association of honor in comparison "men verses wolf" that the wolf acts with purpose, instinctive and calculating but with a purpose that is known. The hunted know what it is being hunted for.
Some men, as well as women display calculated behaviors that are even beneath that.
Hence the wolf acts with more honor.
The wolf is honest to it's task.

Some people mistake kindness for weakness. So in a sense the kind at times can become target, easy prey. And though they may hurt at the result, they do possess the strength to remove themselves, or the other from the scope of their own life.

Life in reality in many avenues, is at least for a time, the hunter and the hunted.

My work often times, reflects everyday emotions, and strives to let others know they are not alone. And guide them to take a look to within themselves so that they too, can get past buried feelings.
Most of you who know me, know that, "that" Includes myself.
Thank you again,
~Jen

7-7-03

There Will Always Be Man's N Woman's Physical Attributes,i.e. In COMMON They (You) All Answer To (Merciless) God)...

TRASK

Interesting, artistic write. Wolves are not more honorable than men. Wolves do what wolves do, which is follow their nature, with variants for individuals. Men (and women) do exactly the same. The trick is to learn what human nature (for both sexes with variants) is about, then to the best of your ability steer clear of those with agendas incompatible with your own. Rant done.
Leland

I use to think this way about MOST men,I thought they were ruled by their reproductive apendage.
My dear dad in his effort to protect me told me
'never to trust them" (men)
as he was my hero it was very hard to let that go and see reality ,reality being that when all is boiled down they are mostly angels just playing at little boy games and looking to be loved
and I think it is a MYTH that men 'can't be monogomous ' I think they can be and they mostly want to be.When it's all boiled down women are just as likely to cheat as men AND JUST AS LIKELY TO DO THE WRONG THING.
I think it's really great you are in tune with your feelings about this and through your poetry are dealing with your feelings and are growing.
Reading the poetry of men will broaden your perceptions of them and you will find as I did that they are unique and oooze inpiration many are highly virtuous many with scallywag sides to them and 95% of them are indeed worth trusting and admiring.
Thank you for your honest frank and excellent poem and thanks also for opening a subject contentious in nature.
You are very brave.
Best wishes always
from
kay.

fine write, d! glad to see you back here at the den! :) (((HUGS)))

This is sad but true, in some relationships we suffer such hurt. An excellent write, glad to see you posting D. Love your art!

Well done D. Glad to see you posting. A fine work. The more comfortable you become with yourself, the more you draw 'like' to you.

I agree with you my Sis, wolves have more honor and truth than most people. Very well written and I am glad that you spoke with your friend. Love & Hugs, Janet xoxoxoxo

This is so good, and yes, wolves are more honorable than men in my book. I have never fit into the norm but a wonderful therapist once told me " I'm a square peg trying to fit into a round hole, and that it was o.k. to just be myself" I have to constantly remind myself of this and it works. Thanks ~Z~