Some bonds are forged beyond words...

Wolf Lord

I love your snake shade silverness

and your gleaming gold eyes bright.

I love your coat so shaggy

when you warm me in the night.

I love your sweet soft tongue

when you lean to me and kiss

me and lick me. There is

nothing to equal this.

There is no finer leader,

there is no fairer king,

there is no kinder father

and no one else can sing

with such love and tenderness,

when the stars are in shadows

and the cold night grows,

and all the wolf pack knows

that you are my protector.

You'd defend me to the death

and your heart beats beside mine

is a blessed breath

of love, and life, and happiness.

Without you as my mate

my life would surely fail.

Just the very thought

makes my insides quail

for I so dearly love

to snuggle in your ruff,

and to nuzzle in your chest,

and to snorkle in your fluff.

I thank the spirits daily

for their treasured gift

and every midnight

when the day turns away, I lift

my muzzle to the moon

to sing forth my gratitude,

to proclaim my love for you

and to pray fervently

for eternity,

with you.

Inspiration

I have always admired the devotion wolves show towards their mates and the quiet honour that exists within a healthy pack. Their loyalty, protection and family bonds feel deeply authentic. I wanted to write a love poem that celebrated enduring partnership without sounding like a Valentine's card, so I imagined it through the eyes of a wolf.

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AI Declaration

AI was used solely to create the accompanying artwork.
No AI was used in the writing of this poem.

Wolf Lord is a heartfelt love poem by Catherine Knee celebrating loyalty, devotion, wolf pack bonds, lifelong companionship and unconditional love through the voice of a devoted mate.

Wolf Lord

Leopard

Catherine Knee