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Barking at the moon
Wild coyotes on the prowl
Seeking sustenance
Been awhile snacking on tiny grub worms
Nibbling on wild berries
Watching fat geese flying south
Till the distant specks
…become lost in the waning sunset…
Distant scent trails carried upon the wind
Summon images of plenty…
In sharp contrast to…
Hanger pangs
Embolden the curious mind
Quick thinking …with well thought out moves
Level the playing field …in practice…
Survival instincts, honed …evolving…
Beyond …painful memories of failure
Of lost souls …wasting away in starvation,
Taken in warfare… or left behind in natural losses
Bringing …pain, misery and death…
…either building alliances…
Or separates those
Incapable …or unwilling to
Make the necessary sacrifices
From further continuance in the struggle
Making …a way… through adversity
As opposed to …that fat cat, or…
Lazy dog lying by the fireplace…
Dreaming of …a golden bone
…attended by the most desirable bit_ches
In a lofty kingdom …with plentiful food…
Surrounded …by powerful allies…
Powerful paws resting upon
a heavenly throne…
but, wait…
All those who would be allies
Slick side glances …suggest…
They all desire
…the same…
Having a sense of purpose
…is relative
Having a powerful driving force
Shapes …actions…
Which build character…
Never …in a lazy dogs life…
Does …war…force itself
To make hard choices …a way of life…
In love …and war…
Definition …drives destiny…
The hungry …build alliances built upon trust
Find your mate
Stick with the tried …and true
Leave …the bit_ches…
Where they belong
In the streets…
Build …your home… among those
Who share your vision
Who seek peaceful solutions
Where they …are found…
Protect your own
In all ways that you are able
…build your nest…
To suit your need
Leave the castles …in the clouds…
Until such time
As your beliefs …support your dreams…
Find your mate …beside you
…as you seek peace with one another…
In all ways …fair and true…
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