What is the author's style in Four Mountain Wolves by Leslie Marmon Silko?

Silko's, Four Mountain Wolves, is a perfect example of free verse. The subject matter determines the length of the line; she generally gives one complete thought in each line. In addition, the poem, read aloud, bears a distinct resemblance to the kinds of chants used in traditional Native American ceremonies. We do not have here the short lines of a poet like Williams, nor do we have the lengthy, declamatory lines of Whitman or Pound. These lines are quiet, respectful. They give equal weight to a long description with many adjectives as they do to the representation of the wolf's howl. They demand a pause at the beginning and the end, but at the same time they have a singsong quality that helps them interlock.