Love's Misconception

Love comes softly, like a morning breeze

That sweeps across your face, revealing a tender smile

It does not come through vast seas or honey bees

But through a gentle whisper that only your heart can inquire

 

The world searches frantically for such love

Yet few find it in its perfect measure

For love and patience are constant companions

And the world fails to claim it as their treasure

 

They believe they have obtained love

But fail to truly understand it

Then wallow in their pity as if it were a casket

All because they lack loyalty and commitment

 

They do not see the pain and scars

The broken pieces they have caused

But breaking and bending innocent hearts

They think only of themselves, as if love was just a game

 

They wear love like a trend, until it becomes lame

They mask their true feelings for unrealistic thoughts

And try to be the “perfect date” until love simply rots

They strive to get between the sheets, but only for a night

 

Then run off to their home as soon as they see the morning light

They do not dare to faithfully commit to anyone along the way

Because “that takes the fun out of it”, as so the players say

But love will never visit them, in their “façade of neatness”

 

Because behind their feigning of perfection, you can see their every weakness

You can see the walls they’re building, like a castle of broken dreams

They’re tattered and they’re torn, from all their wicked schemes

So they put love to the test, by gathering companions like the final glean

 

But what if I told you that love has a perfect plan

What if I told you that your searching can be put to rest

That your time will come and you needn’t do anything

But guard your heart and wait ever so patently

 

What if I told you that abstinence makes the heart grow fonder

That when you pursue patience it makes your love grow stronger

And your relationship with each other with last so much longer

And through much prayer and devotion each battle you shall conquer 

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

One finds a beautiful reflection of true, lasting love in your words.. Too often in this day and age, it has become reduced to feelings in the moment... and when troubles come, it too quickly disappears, like fog at sunrise... Your last stanza speaks forth a message to help people make love last a lifetime.. not simply a night. Much appreciated!

[That1Nerd23]

I agree with you completely. We have among us a sad generation who seem to bypass the wonderful and spectacular reflection of true love. I am so glad you liked my poem. (: Thanks again for your review!

[An owl on the moon]

I pray that you find (or have already found) this wondrous love so you can be a light to your generation, and those to come... Sometimes people need to see to believe... Truly did like your poem... :)

[That1Nerd23]

I have found this love, thank you. I found this love in my First Love Jesus Christ. I never knew love until I knew the love He displayed on the cross. But I understand not everyone will accept His love. So despite His perfect love, I have also found someone that I believe I will forever be able to love. (: Sorry if that is confusing....but thanks again! I hope you, also, have found this kind of love. (:

[ewest1220]

You really have a talent for portraying emotions! This piece was fantastic! Great work!

[That1Nerd23]

Really? Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[ewest1220]

Pleasure is all mine it was a great read!

[Arte Por Vida]

This is beautiful.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you, friend! (:

[Zainab UF]

How do you portray emotions so well? Especially on such a complex topic as love and how its true meaning has deteriorated in the modern world? I especially loved the phrase "facade of neatness" - it was apt to convey the message.
Bottom line: really beautiful poem.

I just want to point out that in stanza 2, line 3, you have a typo. Shouldn't it be "patience" instead of "patients"?

[That1Nerd23]

I am a very observational person, so I guess from observation and experience I have inquired a decent taste of life and how I see things....Beyond that, I do not know.
I am really glad you liked it! It means a lot. I appreciate you, also, taking the time to review it!
And yes, there is a typo for sure, thanks for pointing it out! (:

[Mike Goodwin]

Very much enjoyed this. The "facade of neatness" was the perfect words to describe what you were getting at. Well done.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled you like it! I appreciate your review.

[The Watcher]

Wow, this is amazing Jessa. So emotional and deep... I like it. =)

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you! ((:

[The Watcher]

Anytime! =)

[SmileBig :)]

I just love this! So sweet and full of emotion :)

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you! ((:

[That1Nerd23]

Please let me know what you think. I don't really like the title too well, so if you can think of something better I'd be thrilled if you shared it! (: