Wolf

• Jessica Green, Grade 8, Burnie High School
• Poetry
• 2000

2nd in the 'Watch Out! 2000' competition

The wolf is a smoky grey or charcoal black.
He is the cold ruthless winter – harsh and unyielding.
He is the ocean – unpredictable, a predator’s paradise.
He is the core of a cyclone – has wreaked havoc and destroyed previously, is silent and calm ready to destroy again.
He is a dining table – custom design primarily to aid in the consumption of food.
The wolf is like fast food – his survival depends on his speed.
The wolf is a black berry bush – quickly dominates his area.
He is a haunting panpipes solo within the woods in which he rules.
He is a stealthy thief – goes in unnoticed, gets what he wants and leaves unnoticed.
He is a one size fits all glove – warm and adaptable.
He is a furtive mood within a young prowler.
The wolf is a silent hungry shadow.