Complete
Before,
the embraces revived what had perished,
the words induced the serenity,
the hands soothed what was rigid,
the smile captivated the attraction,
and the kisses kindled the flame.
Then,
the battles roused what had mellowed,
the curses inflamed what was simmered,
the fists lashed at the shielded,
the scowl inflicted the angst,
and the growls ignited the blaze.
Now,
the war is won
the confidence exudes what was hidden
the arms embrace those who always loved
the chin raises to encounter the world
and the voice is asserted with assurance.
She’s complete.
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