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Inspired by Part 8 of Michael Coy's 'Artemisia' series.

In the End Love Wins

In cold December snow I sniff the air
My nose raised high, my paws ready to run
The Pack nervously pacing, I sense their
Fidgety eager fury, I feel none

We neared the border days ago, to hunt
The ones who hunted us so long ago
To make them face our anger, to confront
All of them, before we deal the blow

We are with eight, once small and grey as mice
Our fur a razzled coat of tatters, fringed
Now proud and strong, not wild, but free and wise
With white mane, sane and healthy, not unhinged

They thought themselves invincible too long
Their attitude so carefree as a child's
But soon they'll hear the howling of our song
Unleashed revenge, uncivilized and wild

Too long we were repressed, in cages small
Our spirit almost broken, but we fled
Our spirit lives, unbroken, we stand tall
We live again, our future lies ahead

Tonight we will reclaim what once was ours
The time is here, it's not about revenge
But justice, we're counting down the hours
The outcome a relief, 't will be immense

No matter where they run we'll find their trail
And in the end love wins, their hate will fail

***

March 14, 2017
Copyright ©Darren White
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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 17, 2017 at 1:14 AM
A powerful and spirited poem, Darren, really beautiful! The last couplet is a perfect, hopeful ending. I love how you write...with your whole heart. Hugs, Rhonda
White Avatar
March 17, 2017 at 1:24 AM
Rhonda, thank you so much for your beautiful words. Hugs :)
Y. Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Hi Darren, First of all I must say that Michael Coy inspired you to write a good write. No matter how dark this world gets, we have to believe and trust that love will always win. A without out doubt: -) Alexis
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 12:52 PM
Alexis, thank you. And yes, he did :) Sometimes you only need one phrase, one idea.... Yes, we need to trust that.
Ricci Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 4:57 AM
Hello Darren. So very expressive. Just let me say may love always win. It has to. Your words also prove there is strength in love and strength when uniting together and traveling together. Well done throughout. Have a great morning.
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 5:03 AM
It has to, hasn't it? Love should always win.There is strength in a group, the motives however should be pure. Thank you, and have a great morning yourself.
Vaso Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 10:06 PM
Seeking love and justice, this is such a beautiful poem Darren, and also very well written!
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 1:08 AM
Art, thank you :) A dream of mine, to see justice happen finally.
Ella Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 8:29 PM
Powerful poem! I need to read the series! :) Love wins! Yes!
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 1:07 AM
Please do, it's incredibly good!
Wolf Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 6:58 PM
Great metaphor in this poignant piece, Duir! Your day will come, love the pic too!
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 1:07 AM
I thought you might like this, Budgie :)
Coreggia Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Beautiful and powerful writing. I'm not familiar with the series but will look it up. Amitiés
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 1:06 AM
Thank you very much, I hope you will like that series as much as I do :) Salut.
Coy Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Rising irresistibly from the December of abuse and cruelty, to regain the throne of dignity ... the Triumph of the Innocents. Magnificent! (And thank you for such a prominent, if undeserved, credit!)
White Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 9:37 AM
The Triumph of the Innocents indeed :)
White Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 4:28 PM
It IS deserved :) that was what made me write. Trance, lilt? And yes you nailed it.
Smith Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 4:11 PM
Very powerful poem...I'm with Charma love always wins in the end.
White Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 4:26 PM
Tim. It will. Not sure when but yes
Chircop Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Indeed love always win..A powerful message about justice..strength..and will to own what 's ours by right.WoW
White Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 4:25 PM
It will. One day it will.
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