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POEM 19 / 44 · PETER PICKERING

Roar of the Arctic

Polar bear artwork for Roar of the Arctic
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In the glacial realm of frost and ice, where northern lights dance and entice,
Stands the mighty Bipolar Bear, with a growl that pierces through the air.
His teeth bared in fierce display, a warning to those who dare to stray,
Yet behind the snarl, a playfulness hides, an Arctic jest, the cold belies.

Majestic beast, white as the snow, beneath the aurora's ethereal glow,
His roar echoes across the sea, a fierce protector he vows to be.
But look into his deep-set eyes, there lies a warmth that never dies,
A duality of soul within the beast, a tender heart, subdued not in the least.

Through the blizzard's howling song, he stands resolute, bold, and strong,
A guardian of the polar night, his presence a formidable sight.
Yet even as his roars ascend, in solitude, he seeks a friend,
A complex spirit, wild and free, a bear of contrasts, enigmatic he.

Bipolar Bear, on icy shores, carving life with mighty paws,
Shows the world his fearsome side, but in his shadow, softness bides.
In every snarl, a hidden grin, for even strength finds mirth within,
At the heart of winter's primal roar, a gentle giant, forevermore.

Peter Pickering · Bipolar Bear

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