Wooden Lions

Wooden Lions is the ultimate animal-lovers book, with each poem in this amazing collection cradling the soul of a creature. Morton s poetry winds through our connection with the animal spirit, breathlessly binding us forever in their wisdom; their endless lifting up of humankind. This is a celebration of all beasts, reminding us to cherish all those who nurture us. A percentage of these book sales will be donated to animal shelters and facilities across the country.

The Lion. The Lioness

Come to me.

Come to me like the river s roar,

like ravens at the morning s door.

There s no knock;

no bronzed lion to pound and wake,

just yawning dawns; the lush daybreaks

opening

like sunrise. I, your troubadour

will sing across your kitchen floor;

enough warmth

to stay the dark; to overtake

each fear, each tear the wicked make

slip your cheeks.

Let my arms be your sacred shore;

may loneness haunt you nevermore.

I, the flawed,

give you my sovereign heart to take

each bounty, glory, each mistake

forgiven;

clasping hands through destiny s door.

Let us be fearless. Let us roar.