wolves

Drums pound as gourd rattles shake in rhythm

with the joyous heart of Earth Mother

Spirits of Earth and Sky loudly rejoice

at birthing of new Wolf pups

Tiny new lives beginning in innocence

their eyes closed to what might be

Gently, as the caress of a Butterfly

Wind Spirits stroke their fur

Sleeping pups, dreaming dreams

of ancestors roaming free

Prairies, mountains, valleys, and streams

were once a home they shared with all

Awaken young pups, and grow strong

for yours is not the path of your ancestors

No longer will you roam wild and free

upon this land that was once theirs

For generations you kept balance among creation

and of close family you lead the way

With stealthy swiftness you move

and protect your family as no other

You are great teachers among earth relations

yet many lies have been spoken of you

Each of you is a gift to all that is

yet many two leggeds would not agree

They would destroy all of you and your young

if only they could secretly find you

Wolf, you live in harmony with our Earth Mother

while two leggeds live in selfish greed

You only take that which you need

but humans would take all they can get

You are strong of mind and heart

while two leggeds are weak and ignorant of your way

You are accused of that which you do not do

but such is the way of the human

Yet, there are few two leggeds left

who fight for you and your own

These are the ones who thrill at the sound of your voice

and whose heart longs to see you if only for a moment

Grow strong young wolves

and pray that the ignorant attain wisdom

With sage, sweet grass, and cedar,

Native people will honor their Wolf cousins

They know of your strong medicine

and the gifts a Great Spirit has given you

Remember your ancestors and all they once had

while giving thanks to those who would fight for you

Walk in beauty upon the soft face of Earth Mother

and perhaps you will once again roam free