Widow Martyrdom

Two spiders meet.
Web and bush in a twist.
Despite hazard, a male bravely insists
preparing to complete his ancient feat.

Searching for his prize,
marked by a red star.
He will travel wide and far
to find the spider twice his size.

When he finds her they will dance
a tangle that ends with his severed head
but the ultimate legacy honors the dead
soon his sons will hunt females to entrance.

Some call it instinct, I know love's the explanation
going to the end of his world for her.
If she was pleased he could endure
even putting down his life without hesitation.

If not this, what is love?