The wolf and The Lamb

Strong, powerful
Full of pride and cunning
Behold the wolf

Muscles flex like steel cables
A ferocious beast
Power elicit in his every move

Innocent, small,
Full of trepidation and beauty
Behold the lamb

Shy and bashful
Each movement a titter of delight
Celebrating the joy of life

Hunting, stalking
Attempting to slake
His hunger for blood

Leaping, Roaming
Attempting to slake
Her hunger for life

They stare into each other’s eyes
Across a sunlit meadow
A moment frozen in place,
A world stood still

The wolf coiled muscles
Powerful jaws
His need within his reach

The lamb serene
Eyes full of trust and wonder
Her desire to approach

The wolf settles on his haunches
Waiting to spring fourth
His trap of death

The lamb makes a tentative bleat
Her eyes locked to his
Unblinking

Confusion, the wolf’s muscles relax
His thoughts no longer of rending flesh
But of curiosity

The lamb gambles her life
Slowly approaching
Her gaze riveting

Whining, now powerless
The wolf is welded to the spot
Those dark eyes piercing his soul

Her body now a quiver
She stands within inches of death
Unafraid

Run with me he growls
Let us play together
Let us seize this moment

In an instant the lamb tames the wolf