One of The Most Difficult Things

One of few

words that has no other definition

but itself both

written and referenced as itself

with many synonyms similar

yet adds a shade not quite red

like a rose

it is it's own unique beauty,

Love

it is nothing but...

everything.

 

not Lust or Covet, for they are too brazen

and carnal with their hunger

unlike Love, which fills the need

steadily--in time, relieving the craving,

leaving contentment

then feeding others without requirement

of payment...

 

not Adoration or Crush

because they are still children

without the understanding

or compacity for self-sacrifice

which Love is familiar

like years of unconditional trust

complete and wise...

 

not Passion or zealous Desire,

due to their one-sided tunnel vision

without compromise or sway,

almost indifferent to all else

but the prize at the end;

for Love has it's eyes in everyday

at all times...

 

not Like or Fondness, for they are weak

in emotional life,

half devoted and half way there

waiting for the other side

to finish and complete a simple line across;

because Love cares for both

itself and the other,

willing to carry the weight

always keen to always wait

no matter how long

or how late...

 

It is so wonderfully loyal

Love is

that it is often times motivated

by a blindness for only it's devotion;

but true Love

does not worship

and sometimes must let go

to preserve it's integrity,

for if it is real

it will return with more fuel for the fire

to light the warmth of hearths

higher...

 

Love commits fully

even unto death, whether star-crossed

or over time's deepening breath,

it is defined by each

it's own victory and story...

 

Still,

one of the most difficult things is

to fall in Love

and never understand it

like a lullaby from infancy

it whispers for you to

just do it. And never be sorry.

Reviews

[Great Aunt Astri]

Well, what a wonderful discourse on love. You are so right. Today I think it is hard to find love, there are so many people to fall in love with that very often they lose commitment. After falling in love you have to learn what love is to make it last

[Adam Whitworth]

This seems to be one of your more rubbish ones. I'm confident this isn't your last word on the subject, nor will it be your best

[Butch Decatoria]

I know what you mean, it lacks the poetic and innuendo which most poems have, this was an older piece and has my youth between the lines, I have a sentimental attachment to this one. thanks for your review.

[Be myself!]

Amazing. I really enjoye this piece. Very well written and the word play is fantastic.

[LJW]

This is just brilliant. More like this, please.

[free2bee]

I really enjoyed this piece, you've explored the different forms and emotions that sometimes masquerade as love but, ultimately who can really know love until they've experienced the real thing. Thank you for writing and sharing this lovely poem with us all here.

Karen