Love as I See It

This grew out of some discussion I've had in the past few days about the nature of love.

Some say true love doesn’t exist.

Some speak of it as a sweet, but quaint,

Outdated notion.

 

Some speak of love as a disease

An addiction

A codependent trap

In which we lose ourselves

Until there’s no longer a “me,” only “we.”

 

Some are looking for someone to “complete” them.

Others say love is the union of two already “complete” souls.

I say we shouldn’t overthink it.

I say if we wait to be self-actualized,

We’ll wait forever; at least I would!

 

We won’t know the joy of a love

That allows for give and take

For compromise

That gives both space to grow,

Because if you give just a little of yourself

You can get so much in return.

 

We won’t know the pleasure of having someone

Who knows us intimately and accepts us anyway,

Makes us feel secure,

The simple joy of having a companion

To share the good things in life.

Reviews

[Adam Adams]

Yes, you're absolutely right. Love's a sharing of "good" things in life. It shares both pain and pleasure; heat of spring & coldness of winter; emotions of heart & tears of eyes; faith in compassion & belief in "true-lies"... which're utmost truth, but still they ain't find it. Beautiful imagery you've come up with. Enjoyed reading your thought invoking poetry!

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you very much--again. You're much appreciated.

[Anand Sehgal]

We won’t know the pleasure of having someone
Who knows us intimately and accepts us anyway,
Makes us feel secure,

the above line sums it up very well . Every source needs a sink. Noble thoughts :) Loved the write :)
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[Jennie Baron]

Thank you for reading, and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I agree with my friend Coyote John very wise words and true.


But Marriage isn't to make us happy if we aren't already happy with ourselves.

If we are unhappy when we marry for the first time and still
not with that person it isn't them it is us my
mother taught me of inner happiness and we must have God in our lives
be happy with ourselves who we are not trying to be a people pleaser.


I am here to please God but I will help others and show my Mate love
as I am very loving and very forgiving that is love also being forgiving
accepting them and Encouraging them not putting them down or reminding them of their faults we are human and will fail with things were not perfect
get to know the person you're to be with all your life.


my Marriage hasn't been easy but God
has had his hand on it and it has it's ups and downs
and I stay cheery but I have my moments.



I give my son words of wisdom as well
and teach him what love is and isn't so he understands
he is a smart and kind young man Raising him up to be a Humble
gentleman He's in ROTC Junior Navel Class in High school he's
in 9th grade quite Proud of him.


My father in law
was in the Navy and my Grandpa was in
the armed air forces of the Navy.



Thank you for sharing this wonderful write
I loved it and thank you for your kind review and
comments you left on my page.



Hope you have a blessed Thursday. Benita

[Jennie Baron]

I completely agree with you. I've been married for a long time and it's one of the great blessings of my life (can't you tell by this poem?). I firmly believe God should be a third partner in marriage. Thanks for sharing about your son; he sounds like a wonderful young man. And thanks for reading and reviewing, and for the blessings.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome and thank you also.
I didn't notice you where married but that is great how many years have you been married?
thank you for sharing this lovely Poem I once again really enjoyed reading it :) Benita

[Jennie Baron]

27 years, actually. Time flies when you're having fun, though.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Wow that's great thank you for sharing We've been married for 14teen years same age as my son it goes down the line 14 14 14 14 for marriage and the years 2014 and his age 14 LOL... he's a summer baby June 27. :)

[Nikki]

Very excellent writing. Dead on.

[Jennie Baron]

You're so kind! I certainly appreciate the good word.

[Nikki]

You're very welcome.

[B-poet]

A very poignant take on finding love in its entirety as long as we stay off the high horse of unrealistic expectations. Great work. A revealing & truthful write.

[Jennie Baron]

Your poetry is so good that your positive opinion is gratifying. I'm happy that you took the time to read and review.

[MomzillaNC]

This is so true. I've always said the best part of a loving relationship is when you know each other so well that he knows how you like the toothpaste on your toothbrush.

[Jennie Baron]

It's indeed wonderful to have that kind of relationship. If I didn't, I guess I wouldn't be able to write a poem like this!

[MomzillaNC]

It's miraculous. I live every day of my life in gratitude for the miracle of my husband's and my relationship.

[MomzillaNC]

So very true. And, so many expect Love to be perfect forever, that they're unwilling or incapable of putting in the hard work it takes to make a relationship keep working. So many seem to think that when the passion fades, the Love is over. I have know too many people who divorce because there's no passion between them; there's no tension or rift, just a lack of passion. The truth is that passion fades and will flare again. I just had to say bit more. This one just really speaks to me.

[Jennie Baron]

I'm glad it spoke to you and prompted you to say more. That's gratifying. And your comments are spot on.

[MomzillaNC]

I'm glad you didn't just think I was running on… :D

[Angad Waraich]

I read this piece with a smile on my face.
A soft yet touching piece of poetry.
Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Thank you for sharing.
-Angad

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks for your reading and review. I truly appreciate it!

[B.J]

I found this enjoyable and so true to life. Well done and standing ovation.

[Jennie Baron]

Aw, you are too kind, Barb! Much appreciated.

[B.J]

you're welcome

[Stonz P.]

I think Love is about continual learning and yearning.
Since I am a spiritualist I have somewhat a similar take on love.

Again, I found this cheerful, hopeful message in this. Another enjoyable read.

[Jennie Baron]

Glad you enjoyed it. And you're right about continual yearning and learning; I like that. I tried to communicate that often we try to make love too complicated and end up missing out on it. Thanks for reading!

[Mila]

Lovely! Absolutely stunning! I'm soooo glad I finally managed to check out some of your works, Jennie, and that this was the first one that I clicked on. You really hit the nail on the head with the concepts of true love and how it can be defined and perceived. Pretty sure I read this three times before reminding myself to leave a review. Great, great job! Well done! :)

[Jennie Baron]

I'm gratified that you liked it, and thanks very much! The kind words are even more meaningful coming from such a talented writer. I'm still thinking about your story and I'd call it stunning, too!

[Mila]

Thank you very much and the praise is well deserved for your work! :) I'll be reading more for sure!