the only victory

when you see
the ramparts untouched
the citizens dancing
with the enemy
you will know
this town did not know
any onslaught
of terror
or weaponry
not strategy
nor logistics
no fallen gate here
no shouts of bitter triumph

just laughter
citadel spire
waving flag
of white and rainbow
and sunlight
just inconceivable joy

for this city
was not taken
by war
it was won over
by love