love is?

What is it?!

To be told that you are beautiful

Although you’ve yet to brush your hair,

To be held in your sleep

And wake up in entangled messes.

To tackle the world on the chin

With the strength of two.

Being accepted unconditionally

For all your quirks and foibles

Love is all these things.

 

Love is the burning fire

Rages from one kiss

Teetering to embers

A memory of bliss.

A touch of golden sunlight

On a murky winters day,

Love is all these things.

 

Love is the tingle on the skin

From a single touch,

The exploration of another’s mind

The excitement of touching something new.

Love is the sadness and longing

When they are away.

Love is all these things.

 

An explosion of emotion

A ray of hope

Love is all these things

And hopefully, more?

 

Author's Note

Me exploring something I don't have again lol

Reviews

[PaperHearts]

Amazing! I liked how this poem successfully balanced moments of subtlety and softness with moments of passion and lust, as that really seemed to reflect the true nature of love itself. The metaphors that you described were absolutely beautiful, and made for a really fresh and unique outlook on an ageold topic. Reading this poem kind of reminded me of Allen Curnow's poem 'Time', in the sense that it was an exploration of something that we can all relate to, but not necessarily understand. Thought-provoking and touching. Nice work,
~PaperHearts

[L]

Hey Shan, like your piece, sister. Whole lotta love. You haven't posted on here for a while, I get the impression? Come back, yo!

love your way

[Breezie Kae]

I like that this explored a common subject but in a unique way. You have a way with words.

[Miss Coral]

Wonderful piece; wonderful definition. I especially loved the first stanza. The imagery was very effective. Great piece. :)

-Coral-

[Mark Cope]

Yep, I can vouch for that :)

[Richard Williams]

Essential and accurate, a fine write.

[Molafvt]

Awe Jen, I have been such a cad to abandon you for so long. Please forgive me. Life lately has been a whirl wind and I am keeping up the best I can. This is a wonderfully enchanting lullaby and a truth so bright that it blinds most of us. Except for the blessed few, who do manage to achieve such passion and commitment in love, these words belay the unconditional love of children for their parents; a love uncontaminated by ego or pretension. Unfortunately, few "adults" remember such depth.... I can feel this one in my heart. I hope life is treating you well my dear heart and sorry I've been away so long. I didn't realize how much I've missed your brilliant sentiments.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are very true. Love is going through the good and bad times and holding on tighter. It isn't easy in this new world. Take a strong person to keep love alive and strong. Your examples are true. A outstanding poem of love. Thank you.
Coyote

[M Garcia]

Great write. Thanks for sharing.

[Ruth]

Ah, you know, this is uplifting when needed, a beautiful poem hon! You have infused all beauty possible for a subject that there should be more of lol
Awesome work!
xx