Wolfen Hierarchy

Wolfen Hierarchy

A Poem by Davidgeo
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the alpha gets the liver

the beta dies abused

the clever culls the herd

the stupid starve and yearn

selected sometimes lucky

but mostly, it's in the blood

as the stupid starve and yearn

while the alpha gets the liver

and the beta dies abused

raw nature remains unkind

while the clever inherit the earth

© 2018 Davidgeo


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Like most other poems from you, I read this one and simply thought "truth." I must say, as another reviewer, mentioned, I despise liver. I suppose it's the price one might need to pay for leading the pack, and that's the flip side of this truth. Being the alpha is as much, if not more, a burden than a blessing. Another good short write. I like this work from you.

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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Thanks bobby ray.

If you ever find yourself on the brink of dehydration with a dead.. read more



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Nicely scribed. Lots of truth.

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Dogs don't lie. (very well anyway)
Liver to me tastes gross. Try some kidney. Its much tastier.

Humor apart, this poem underlines a very sobering fact, with Nature, its such a close call, its almost chilling. Had I written this poem I may have included alpha and beta in the feasting group. (There are a few more levels of intelligence below that) So an eye-opener for sure.

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

It's actually an observed trait most wolf packs have when they feed. The dominant animal is the onl.. read more
“While the clever inherit the earth” love this last line and love that you stay clear of cliche in all of your writing.

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Thanks dotty... that's high praise.
A wolf hierarchy is a good idea to get inspiration from, and with the way you describe it, it relates well to other things. I like te last sentence “while the clever inherit the earth”.

I enjoyed the read

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Thanks. It makes me happy you enjoyed it.
And the Omega is just chillin' with the tribesmen in Northern Thailand smoking a long pipe whilst already in the lie down position. Inside the pipe, decent amounts of opium to add to his already laid back demeanour :)

Clever words here - I like it - made me smile at the bare faced truths X

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KWP

6 Years Ago

I must sit my a*s down and write ... it’s there, just waiting to surface.

Always g.. read more
Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Ha... I think I would enjoy myself if I ever joined you on one of those journeys'.
KWP

6 Years Ago

TOO much trouble and fun x
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Amy
I like the poem. It shows a great example of what you need to do to surivive.

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Like most other poems from you, I read this one and simply thought "truth." I must say, as another reviewer, mentioned, I despise liver. I suppose it's the price one might need to pay for leading the pack, and that's the flip side of this truth. Being the alpha is as much, if not more, a burden than a blessing. Another good short write. I like this work from you.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Thanks bobby ray.

If you ever find yourself on the brink of dehydration with a dead.. read more
I like to be in charge but man I hate liver.

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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

Ha, I second that, liver isn't very tasty to me either. That's actually a real thing among most wol.. read more
it always has been like that, hierarchy of all living things except plants maybe.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is harsh, but naturally true for wildlife. You have left me reminded of this truth.

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Davidgeo

6 Years Ago

It's nice to be cultured wildlife as we are. I'm not too sure I'd make it as a wolf or any other ki.. read more
Karen Redburn

6 Years Ago

Most welcome :) I like the way you write.

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