The pacifist Lab

forgot himself.

In an instant,

from the comfort

of the great room,

a snowflake caught

the corner of his eye

and he cried

out and

fur stood tall

on his sturdy hide.

His ancient brain

would subside

and he rose

to a new height –

his heart would soar —

no more fight

or flight,

make love

not war.

Good boy.