The over arcing motif of the poetry strongly identifies with the theme of inter-species love. This is a profound statement that is mostly only available in the furry art realm, so it's very enjoyable that you touched on that idea here.

In the 2nd passage, it's made clear that the reason this union of love between a bear and a wolf is so strong, is that they compliment each other's strengths of character. The bear is very friendly and affectionate, while the wolf is bold and courageous. These traits are a natural magnet for each other, so to speak.

The 3rd paragraph emphasizes the eternal nature of their romance, that such a love can only exist in the hallways of all time. Their attraction is so strong, so powerful, that the bond it forms can never be broken. This is deeply elegant and enhances the satisfaction the audience gets from the work.

Finally the poem leaves us with the question of the power of love in it's purest form. If a loving bond is truly pure, then by it's very nature it cannot be broken. Then, the bond is considered 'special'. Of course in the human world we always which our bonds to last forever, whether or not they actually do is a story yet untold. But we look to poetry such as this as a reminder and inspiration to try and make our love forever lasting.

Glad you liked it. You have the skill of a critic to sort out all the subtleties. Well, yes, it's essentially a poem inspired by "My Mate", because both here and in the novel, the two lovers are of different species.

Something about the fact that the lovers are two different species, it makes the story about their romance so much more delectable and appetizing to read and digest. I know this kind of thing is only possible in the furry art realm, so it's a very enjoyable form of character development and writing. Being inspired by other works is a normal and natural part of the creative process, don't worry. In fact, it's likely unavoidable, to be honest.