THE HAVEN OF LOVE

   THE  HAVEN  OF  LOVE  

 

 

 

Love is not just a word or a feeling

Nor the "heart throb" and emotions that keep our heads reeling

It's a decision to care regardless of who is beside us

Seeking God's hand and wisdom to guide us

 

Accepting, forgiving, sharing like a mother

Sacrificing our want for the needs of another

 

Love's a passionate embrace, or a tender caress

 An ear bent to listen, or a hand reached to bless

 

It's the path we must travel to achieve our reward

Of spending eternity safe with our Lord

 

For the kingdom of God is with us today

Spurring us on to show others the way

 

 

It's been said "God is love," and I believe it is true

For He blesses us all as we let him show through

 

Our actions and lives; never stopping the flow

So all whom we meet will definitely know

 

There is a haven of love and acceptance inside

Which can only grow stronger with whatever they confide

 

 

Love is shown with a smile, a word, hug, or deed

It's seeing and fulfilling an unspoken need

 

It's sharing in laughter, joy, pain, and sorrow

Never making one wonder if you'll still care tomorrow

 

Yes, love is what makes life exciting to live

Not just to receive, but especially to give

 

(c) Ellen Hammond

 

 

Reviews

[Markymark]

Hi Ellen,

Oh the ways that love is expressed. I think your message was that love is manifested in many ways, but the truest kind is selfless love, like the Love of God which was shown at calvary. People just don't get it sometimes.

Wonderful message

Mark

[Mark]

"Seeing and Fulfilling an unspoken Need..." The concept of Love has never been so
completely, yet so succinctly expressed as in these six words, Ellen. Wonderful!

[THE LOST ROSE]

Thank you for defining Love. This is the new defintion of LOVE now! A very nice write. I look forward to reading more of your work. A very nice change of pace for everything (30 plus) that I read in two days.

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a beautiful testimony of faith and Hope for the human race. You write with your heart and it makes for a compelling read.
Hugs Debby

[Valentine]

This is quite good..I am going to save this one..Keep them coming..God bless..Valentine

[Anita B Jacques]

Hi friend, I love this one too, I had to read it again, every word twice,and agree one 100%, true Love is to give, receiving is a bonus, not to be expected. Thank you my friend for your gift, God Bless you, take care, don't over do it....

[Anita B Jacques]

I love this Ellen, almost perfect, only God is. A close friend of mine, very talented in all things, told me once,
she always left something in her art unfinished en purpose, for humility, we all need to do this, once in a while we forget, we owe it all to Our Maker. I do the same with my reviews, a little extras for the effort. God Bless you

[Sheila Kline]

Dearest Ellen!
How special and beautiful is your message of love! I think of all the ways that God does love, and how He accepts us unconditionally for who we are, as He lavishes the greatest gifts on us!

It His love that allows us to show love that we feel because of His compassion.
And, you certainly do live that last line!!!! You don't just receive.........YOU GIVE!!!
Another beautiful write from you, my special of special friends!!
Sheila

[Wildecat]

An exceptional poem, with a wonderful message. Thanks for sharing.