Call of the Wild by C. David Hay
Photo by Joanne Olivieri - Ocean Beach Sunset Call of the Wild The call of the wild is a restless voice Of wind and sky and sea; Beckons all — both great and small With the yearning to be free. It drives snow geese in autumn skies And answers the coyote’s cry; Blows in the mist of mountain crests And lifts the eagle high. The thunder of the river’s plunge, The whisper of the desert’s dune; Nature sings a thousand songs To her jeweled and mystic tune. The call of the wild is a will within To venture where few have trod, With a captive sound that makes hearts pound — It must be the voice of God (Previously published in Ya'Sou! Ezine) C. David Hay is a retired dentist living in Indiana and Florida. He received his BS and Doctor of Dental surgery Degrees from Indiana University. He is the author of five books of poetry which are dedicated to his wife, Joy. He has been widely published nationally and abroad...