# Pursuing That Unmistakable Howl

Author: Apolarbear17
Tags: Ambiguous Canine, Metaphor, Poetry, chase, howl, venting

Finishing writing this one around Valentine's Day a couple of years back. It's meant to be a sad, reflective poem because I was in a sad poetry kind of mood at the time. About a canine on the prowl for a howl and like when I first posted this I'll let it say the rest for itself. Posted originally back in February 2022

Pursuing That Unmistakable Howl

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: A.X. Bueno&nbsp;

  

Ears perked, some creature almost a wolf but not quite hears a familiar sound once more&nbsp;&nbsp;

Or it could have merely thought it did&nbsp;

Having never found the source of this sound that over time it's grown to want and to adore

Whenever the howl starts up again it's something he just can't ignore&nbsp;

However despite his best efforts to trace the source of that gorgeous howl he is never able&nbsp;

It's something that's been trying to lure it all it's life to the point the creature wonders if it's real

The way he's been on the hunt for this constantly disappearing howl is starting to feel like a fable

Still despite the exhaustion in his limbs and doubts in his head there's an appeal&nbsp;

This creature against the aches of his body and too rapid beating of his heart continue to go on&nbsp;

After all that howl so beautiful and unique has to be out there so he searches till nearly dawn

Some days it feels closer to the source than others and so it continues to run on its big, clumsy paws

Runs through the grass, streets, walkways and pass trees and when tired the search is on pause&nbsp;

Though he usually resumes the search the next day&nbsp;

For when discouraged so routinely by no visible results passion occasionally withdraws&nbsp;

But he tries to keep those discouraged feelings and sadness very much at bay&nbsp;

The canine creature gives off a heartfelt and he hopes beautiful howl of his own&nbsp;

He wonders who's out there hearing it and if they're trying to find him too&nbsp;

Until they find him or he finds the source of that howl he's content this night to rest alone&nbsp;

Source: https://sofurry.com/s/pnG80b71