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Why The Dog Howls At The Moon- This story is co-written by Lady of Balfonheim and Maudiebeans; a romantic tale featuring War-chief Supinelu of the garif and Hala, Leader of the viera Salve Makers. Follow their story as it unfolds through the eight phases of the moon cycle. Illustrations by Maudiebeans.

Dela

(I Know Why The Dog Howls At The Moon)

By Johnny Clegg

One day I looked up and there you stood
Like a simple question looking for an answer
Now I am a whale listening to some inner call
Swimming blindly to throw myself upon your shores
But what if I don't find when I have landed
Would you leave me here to die on your shores stranded?
I think I know why the dog howls at the moon.
I think I know why the dog howls at the moon.

I say:
"Dela! Dela! Ngiyadela!
(Content, content I am content)
When I am with you!
Dela! Sondela! Mama sondela!
(Closer, closer, come closer mama)
I burn for you!

I've been waiting for you all my life -- waiting for a miracle
I've been waiting day and night -- day and night
I've been waiting for you all my life -- waiting for redemption
I've been waiting day and night -- I burn for you

A blind bird sings inside the cage that is my heart
And the image of your face comes to me when I'm alone in the dark
If I could give a shape to this ache that I have for you
If I could find the voice that says the words that capture you
I think I know, I think I know
I think I know why the dog howls at the moon.

I say:
"Dela! Dela! Ngiyadela!
(Content, content I am content)
When I am with you!
Dela! Sondela! Mama sondela!
(Closer, closer, come closer mama)
I burn for you!

I've been waiting for you all my life -- waiting for a miracle
I've been waiting day and night -- day and night
I've been waiting for you all my life -- waiting for redemption
I've been waiting day and night -- I burn for you

Illustration Links: Why The Dog Howls At The Moon

(all illustrations by Maudiebeans)

Chapter 1 : There you Stood (Waning Gibbous Moon) ~ Garif Doodles ~ Shy Away ~ Supinelu & Hala