reflections

you know
im not your dog
wolves mate for life
im not some bitch to be mounted
im a wolf
wild and fierce
loving and loyal
picking a likely mate
and sticking to them
because wolves dont like to be alone
they have family
and a partner
who is supposed to stand beside them
and defend them
and support them
forever.
and wolves who lose their mates
are left with a choice
take another
and risk it all again
or forfeit their packs strength
and possibly their lives
because without her mate
she is nothing
alone
just like all the other lonely wolves
im not a dog
i dont go panting after
whoever can offer me a treat
im not tamed and taught
to behave
because i cant think for myself.
i will not be so trusting
as to call the next hand
my master.
i am my own
wolf
and i always was
and will be