late-winter's glow
a love poem
It’s too cold
for turtle doves to
nest the hedgerows, but
wild spirit—summoned by
the Snow Moon’s pull,
knows no limits—risks
his life to ground a moose bull,
all to offer his
fierce queen:
the she-wolf—
labored, still, from birthing pups…
both drunk and grateful in
late-winter's glow
of love
About the Creator
Gina C.
Poet | Author | Architect of Worlds
Sowing stories rooted in culture, origin, metamorphosis, resilience, language & love via fantasy, myth, magical realism & botanical prose
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Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (13)
Gorgeous, my friend. The imagery is touching and really top-notch :)
I saw all these pretty titles and images being used and saw it was you. That makes sense. Gorgeous titles and images.
Harsh and wild, yet beautifully entrancing! A wonderful love poem, Gina!
I’m a sucker for nature poems and this one here reminds me why. 👏👏👏🤩
So vivid! Excellent poem.
Oh wow, this was stunning, vivid and evocative! I freaking loved your poem!
Excellent poem, nature at its finest. Well Done!!!
This is such a good poem! I really love the way “nest” is used almost as a verb!
Savagery of love in nature. Excellent entry. Well done, my friend.
I hoped he had his buddies help him take on that moose bull, and that the bull moose was alone, old, and sick. Wolves help keep prey populations healthy. I'm glad that both parent wolves are still madly, drunk in love.
Nature is the best example of sacrificial love
I love how you captured that wild, untamed vibe! The moose bull’s sacrifice and the she-wolf’s glow bring such a raw, beautiful energy to the poem. It feels like nature's version of a love story, fierce and soft all at once. Super impactful!✨
In all the cold surroundings, there is the warm glow of love. Nicely done