The Wolf

Consider the wolf and all that he represents

PHOTO — PEXELS — By photographer Carmen Sanchez

Predator of the weak
amidst snowfall finds his prey
grand herbivores
unsuspecting or in dismay.

Consider the woman
whose heart has been flung
disappointment unleashed
her heart weak, desperate for love.

The wolf, the man
brilliant at deceit
cunningly fools the heart
of the prey he seeks.

Gently the wolf creeps
upon newly fallen snow
stalking his meal
in the woods he calls home.

So too the man
with lust in his heart
spies purity and trust
in a woman’s sad heart.

Together they stalk
approaching with care
so as not to be seen
their intentions unaware.

Their prey is gentle,
to be handled with care
until time to attack
the wolf with teeth, the man debonair.