Aware of the savagery of this frozen terrain,
to pass through the eye of a needle...would
be easier than to convey this vast – pristine
expanse, a passage where wolves cry...for
this their arctic polar land, that cries for none,
their howls breathe fear into even the most
hardened – a testament to be reckoned...as
a storm leads them on in search of sustenance.
But for the bravery of man's faithful friend...
worth their weight in gold, solid – powerful,
never flinching from the task in hand, eager
to please their masters, the journey goes on,
the hostile land shows no mercy to the weak–
where no signs, or landmarks exists...only the
senses give awareness of recognition – driving
on regardless...man's humble servants to the end.
Comments
MistakenMagic | March 4, 2012 - 19:14
Love that final stanza, Jenny. Some great images in this one, and a lovely tribute to huskies - such adorable dogs!
Magic xxx
Silver Spun Sand | March 4, 2012 - 19:37
I agree totally with Magic, Jenny. Huskies I always hold in such high regard, which your poem is more than testament to.
Tina
skinner_jennifer | March 5, 2012 - 11:08
Hi Magic,
thankyou for reading this piece and for the kind comment, yes you are so right, they are really adorable and work so hard.
Hope you are well and things are good in
Southampton.
Jenny.xxx
skinner_jennifer | March 5, 2012 - 11:11
Good morning Tina,
I've been watching Ice Dogs on BBC 4, what an
amazing documentary. It follows these huskies
as they travel and pull four times their weight,
which is where this poem came from. It really
moved me to watch them, so decided to write this
poem.
Thankyou for letting me know your thoughts, always
appreciated.
Jenny.
sue dinum | March 5, 2012 - 20:18
This is really lovely, Jen.I didn't see Ice Dogs, but after reading your piece, I feel that I must have. Very well written and expressed. Another really good offering from you, Jenskins. I really enjoyed the scene you painted.
sue
skinner_jennifer | March 5, 2012 - 20:53
Hi sue,
thanks for reading, as you know I always appreciate
it. Also thanks for letting me know.
By the way, have a great cruise.
Jenny.
Denzella | March 12, 2012 - 21:44
Hello Jenny,
A great poem and a great tribute to such loyal friends. They work so hard yet so eagerly for their masters.
I very much enjoyed this poem.
Thank you for sharing it
Moya
skinner_jennifer | March 13, 2012 - 09:25
Good morning Moya,
You know...I totally agree with you, they are true
friends to the end.
From one dog lover to another, I thankyou so much
for reading this poem, because it means a lot.
Also thankyou for letting me know.
Jenny.