Wolf Poems

To live well with wolves, we must reach beyond mere information and objectivity to a more farsighted, whole-souled view that acknowledges the realities by which we live and die.  Wolves challenge us to be wise.

~Candace Savage   

Wolves
Endangered, Beautiful
Howls at friends
Are often quite misjudged
creatures

              Patti Itzin

Wolf

Teaching, A guide to the sacred

  

Wolves have been long regarded by Native Americans as teachers or pathfinders.  Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates, and have a strong sense of family while maintaining individualism.  In the stars, Wolf is represented by the Dog, Sirius, thought by many aboriginal tribes to be the home of the "Ancients."  It seems to be through this connection that Wolf has come to be associated with ancient teachings.

 

Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of the wild animals. Tales of cold bloodedness abound, in spite of their friendly, social and intelligent traits.  They are truly free spirits even though their packs are highly organized.  They seem to go out of their way to avoid a fight.  One is rarely necessary when a shift in posture, a growl, or a glance gets the point across quite readily.  Traditionally, someone with Wolf Medicine has a strong sense of self, and communicates well through subtle changes in voice inflection and body movements. They often find new solutions to problems while providing stability and support that in normally associates with a family structure.

In the Goddess Times

In the goddess times when the moon reigns full
And the pack starts up as they feel the pull
And the paws push fast as they feel the night
All the forest runs howling with delight
 

In the hunting times when the scent reigns thick
When the ears are keen and the teeth are quick
And the barks and yips sound along the path
All the forest feeds and the savage laugh
 

In the quiet times when all sleep reigns still
And the sated pack has no lust for thrill
And the warmth of kin is their main desire
All the forest rests by the quiet fire
 

In the threatened times when the dark reigns high
And the shadows slink as they lurk nearby
And the pack must fight growling back to back
All the forest flees from the loyal pack
 

In the injured times when the blood reigns thick
And there's wounded kin the pack moves in quick
And the cure and care is on each sharp mind
All the forest knows the pack can be kind
 

In the goddess times when the moon reigns full
And the pack starts up as they feel the pull
And the pack is one where their souls abide
All the forest knows I am by their side
 

Wolfbard (D.J. Sylvis)

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