Urban Coyote

Urban Coyote

A Poem by J. Land
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Those that wander the night...

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This urban coyote
Pays a visit early morning
Under a sharpened scythe of a moon
Creeps round my bushes
Like he's moving in

The cats that screeched under my window
Have gone to tussle on other grounds
And leave the coyote his domain
Rich in new delicacies 
While he crouches
Silent and imminently present

He carries his daggers
In a pouch out front
Ready when the moment flashes
Like the silver reflection
His blade gives off
As it passes through the night air

Grim thrusts make crimson droplets
Splatter the grassy canvas like Pollard wanted
A random purposeful pattern
Blots and streaks settle gently in the display
He appraises his work momentarily, finishes
Yelps his quiet triumph and wanders away

© 2014 J. Land


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J. Land
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I have to ask, is it the coyote striking with that blade? or an the urban cowboy? I thinking the latter, though I must admit, I'm not too fond of coyotes, but being named Wolf its quite disturbing. I believe I'm reading the scene correct. I'm a little tired and been tipping a few, if I'm correct you created a vivid scene in very short order.

Posted 9 Years Ago


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Jack Wolfe

9 Years Ago

If you do give him my regards, great book, and miniseries. I hope my last comments helped some, and .. read more
J. Land

9 Years Ago

You've been quite helpful. I'll do a rewrite and finish out the first chapter before moving on to th.. read more
Jack Wolfe

9 Years Ago

Message me or send a read request, I 'will' forget. Have a good niight



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I have to ask, is it the coyote striking with that blade? or an the urban cowboy? I thinking the latter, though I must admit, I'm not too fond of coyotes, but being named Wolf its quite disturbing. I believe I'm reading the scene correct. I'm a little tired and been tipping a few, if I'm correct you created a vivid scene in very short order.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Jack Wolfe

9 Years Ago

If you do give him my regards, great book, and miniseries. I hope my last comments helped some, and .. read more
J. Land

9 Years Ago

You've been quite helpful. I'll do a rewrite and finish out the first chapter before moving on to th.. read more
Jack Wolfe

9 Years Ago

Message me or send a read request, I 'will' forget. Have a good niight

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Added on July 10, 2014
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Tags: Nature, Night, Coyote, Death, Horror

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J. Land
J. Land

Arlington, TX



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