wolf in sheep's skin among the flock
the illusion
of blunted teeth
/ let me in, let me close
clothing peeled from the back of prey and plastered
over wolf's spine
sheep-flesh stretched over furred back
/ i belong here
quiet member of the herd. gentle paws and a closed jaw
wolf in wool, in waiting
/ you are safe with me
wolf in sheep's blood among the smallest
lamb. open jaw and dripping teeth
/ come to me
quivering little white-red thing, orphaned
and gut-soaked
tiny sheep-child, future lamb-corpse
/ i won't hurt you
wolf eyes, sharpened with hunger
slow approach with readied
claws
/ you are safe with me
quiet field, sodden grass. chunks of
wool-skin under wolf-paws. blood black
in the moonlight
/ I am full
curled up among the sheep-death. sleep
with hot-wet fur
/ I am sated
lonely wolf without cattle. desire twisting
in full stomach. wolf-heart an empty, vicious
thing
/ you are safe within me
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Author:
gia (
Offline) - Published: April 17th, 2025 09:14
- Category: Sad
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Comments3
The duality of this poem speaking from a outside point of view and as the wolf is most unique and lends a whole different perspective to it. Nicely done
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
An interesting write with a different perspective, very nicely written
Thank you very much!
You are very welcome
Excellent write
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