Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

I love this holiday haiku so much! My spirit animal is a wolf.

Beautiful presentation and imagery. I love the amber moon and the mother's cry.

Good syllables count and connection between lines.

Well done!

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023

That means a lot!!!

Thank you for the generous stars, I am appreciative;)

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The first two lines of this poem flow and connect well. The last line is
thought provoking and ends this poem well. Thank you for the author's
notes - they give a lot of meaning to these words. The artwork is
perfect and compliments this poem. Have a great week!....Maria

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023

Thank you, Maria.
You do the same;)

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

Good picture to accompany your words. I enjoyed your short Haiku, and I appreciate your notes of explanation. Winter is often a difficult time for animals to find food, and your poem points that out nicely. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

Thank you for the review.

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Have not read a Haiku for awhile...
Love this one of yours and the image of the wolf and the colors you chose.
I wish you the very best of luck in the Full Moon Haiku club event.
Lisasview

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

Thank you for taking the time to read and review my verse.

Enjoy your Sunday.

reply by Lisasview on 24-Sep-2023

You are quite welcome,
Lisa

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

This is a well planned haiku about the wolf moon. I didn't know about the different moon names .Except may be Hunter's moon. Then it is the Blue moonNo?
a very good entry for the club event.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

I?m not sure about the Hunter?s moon, the names were new to me as well.

The wolf moon spoke to my Choctaw heritage and became my muse.

Thank you for the review and enjoy your Sunday:)

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

Yes, the full moon in January has many beliefs by native Americans and others who believe the superstitions of their ancestors. I love the alliterative choice of wolves howling in the night by the full moon because Mother Nature doesn't provide enough shelter and food for their pups during the winter months.
This speaks to their caring nature to always provide for their young.
Jesse

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

I had originally written the satori as
a Mother?s love, great that you picked up on that.

Thanks for the review, Jesse and have a great Sunday:)

reply by Jesse James Doty on 24-Sep-2023

You too.
Enjoy the upcoming week as well.

Comment from tempeste

Exceptional

I love the pic , mesmerising and I love the poem and the myth behind the wolf's howl.

That said, I love reading about wildlife.

Usually wolves breed in , February /March and give birth in May , June.

They are already eating regurgitated meat at 6 weeks from their mother and other adult members.

At 4/5 months through play they start to learn the first steps needed to hunt and start to kill small prey : rabbits ,

At six months( January /February) the "cubs " join the pack and start hunting bigger prey.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

Thank you for taking the time to read and review my verse and for the generous stars.

I?m glad you enjoyed it.

Enjoy your weekend.

reply by tempeste on 24-Sep-2023

I hope you have a pleasant weekend too ! 🍀

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Excellent

Kitty,
This is such an awesome poem. The photo is beautiful and your words capture the essence of a wolf.

I like the symbolism you employ with the noun, mother.
I've yet to hear a wolf howl (in person), but some say it is a hauntingly beautiful sound.

Good luck, Kitty!
Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2023

I hear coyotes near my house and it?s much more haunting then beautiful:)

Thanks for the review,Carol.

reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 24-Sep-2023

Hi, I hear coyotes, hyenas, and jackals are really dangerous to people? I read wolves aren?t so much?
You must live in a remote place, Kitty. You are lucky to be close to nature.
Have a nice Sunday,
Cindy

reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023

I actually live in the suburbs beneath mountains and coyotes have jumped on into my backyard, that?s how hungry they are.

reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 25-Sep-2023

Kitty,
I live in a small city/town and we have to watch out for deer while driving, and the occasional bear that gets lost from his home in the woods.
Have a nice week,
Cindy

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This haiku, Wolf Moon, presented with a 6-4-4 formatting, creates a scene where the lonely cry in the haunted night reminds us of the dangers within the darkness.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2023

Thank you for your comments.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Wolves howl to find a mate, or that's what I thought. But here you have a different meaning and it sounds like a cry for help here, a poignant write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2023

Thank you, Dolly.