I sit in my room.

You howl in the garden

terrorize the farmers sheep

leave mud on the carpet.

I go to school.

You kill the reception class’s bunny rabbit

leave it’s blood and fur lying about

piss on the roses.

I prepare dinner.

You rummage in the bins

demolish a fence post

hound a puppy in the park

I read before bedtime.

You stalk the streets for the scent of a bitch in heat

looking for a place to bury your kill

cry in victory for the moon.

I sleep in my bed.

And you. You sleep with me.

Tucked up against my side.

My spirit wolf.

- Simple Life