When the Butterflies Fly Away

What exactly should love be?

Is it the butterflies in your stomach every time they’re near you?

Is it the professions of undying love every night before bed?

I wish I could say yes.


What exactly is love?

It’s waking up to sound of that person getting ready for work, and feeling their Good Morning kisses as you fall back asleep.

It’s going on video calls without a single bit of makeup and just being comfortable talking.

It’s looking at that person and just thinking “wow.”

It isn’t the same feeling you get from the butterflies. It’s a lot subtler...more mellow.

It’s falling in deeper in love with that person even when they aren’t saying anything.

It’s when you don’t put your best foot forward anymore; you’re comfortable just being yourselves around each other.

It’s when you can think of how much you love that person, even when they’re doing the dishes.

It’s laughing at inside jokes together.

It’s the soft kisses after a fight

It’s telling each other to get lots of rest instead of staying up late together.

It’s when you choose to love each other, even though it can get hard.

It’s realising you love each other and can’t live without each other, even when the butterflies are gone.

It’s realising that you love each other more than the butterflies.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

A silky smooth finish to a gently put recipe of how to love, to rest in the reality of it... of believing wholeheartedly that what you have together is more beautiful, more precious, than anything else...

Ever the romantic, i want to stay a few seconds longer and bathe in your finely laid words.

(Observation: second line 'they've' suggests many lovers when seems as you continue, you're referring to that one special person..)

[Mari Baptiste]

Thank you, Emma! 😊

I actually wrote this sponteneously. At first, I was refering to what most people think love is (hence the plural). But then unconsciously, I ended up using one specific couple to depict the whole thing. I guess that’s another thing that happens when writing about someone you love 😅

[emmajoy]

Wasn't meant as a criticism. The remainder of your writing is both beautiful and precious.. Was wondering if, however..

[Mari Baptiste]

Oh I see.

Well, I’m really glad you enjoyed it. 😊 And thank you again for the wonderful review ❤️

[emmajoy]

Was a pleasure and i shall return, waving a union jack!!

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This is so perfectly stated to reflect the true nature of everyday love! Finally someone wrote it exactly the way I feel it should be! I get so tired of love being too perfect or else heartbreaking in the many love poems that are written here. I gave up that gyrating roller coaster long ago. But since I have no experience in this true kind of love, here you've shown me a multi-layered painting of how irresistible it can be! Maybe some day mine will come!?!?! I REALLY LOVE THIS! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mari Baptiste]

Exactly! A lot of people overlook the deeper meaning of relationships (sadly). People often think it’s “settling for less” when you’re in a situation like this. It’s really more about being decisive and choosing to love a person than settling.

It all looks so simple, but it really is one of the most beautiful things anyone can feel. 😊❤️

I’m sure he’s just around. You’ll meet him when you least expect to 😊❤️
Hugs!
Mari

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful and true words written.
"It’s realising you love each other and can’t live without each other, even when the butterflies are gone.
It’s realising that you love each other more than the butterflies. "
The above are true. Love mean. Your goal is ensure your love is happy. Can mean buying flowers or candy. Maybe dancing in the rain? Thank you Mari for sharing your outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Mari Baptiste]

Yes! If you’re going to be with someone for the rest of your life, you need to be able to love each other uncondionally and be comfortable around each other’s natural state.

Thank you for reading! 😊❤️

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Mari. True love lived on forever and you are welcome.