What Love Is

This is a poem about my thoughts on love.

What is love?

Some people say it's a beautiful thing, 

Others say it can lead to a life of regret, 

It is one of the most powerful emotions we hold. 

Love is often taken as a misleading, 

One can think he or she is in love, 

When really, all you feel is lust. 

It takes time to distinguish what you really feel.

Love is like a building, 

You lay down the foundation, 

Learn to grow and strengthen the bond, 

Then over time, that bond becomes unbreakable. 

Love is just more than a word or an emotion, 

It is something that we all hold and desire, 

For without love, all that we will have left, 

Is an empty soul and a heart full of sorrow.

Author's Note

Please, comments and critique are welcome.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Simple insight into an overly complicated emotion...well done Travis.

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Beautifully described, I loved reading your poem. :-)

Kaze~

[maxie-thena]

This is the most simplistic expression of love i've seen in a long time. Its so relatable and it covers the essence of love

[Alex Dissing]

You're exactly right: love needs a strong foundation to truly flourish. There is a lot of truth in your words, keep writing, my friend.

[Funke Kolapo]

Love gives life to our souls, without it just an empty shell. Very interesting and awesome piece you penned here. Great work.

[Nyu]

thats really true ^_^ I like how you put it.

[Shaquana Adams]

This is really lovely. The ending sticks with the reader. Great poem :)
-QuanaWana

[WordlessFacade]

This is really good :) I really enjoyed reading it.

[New Theory]

A good insight to love. Loved the poem about love titled what is love? aptly named

[Honey-Bee]

Lovely words and perfect description of what love is and should be. Thanks for sharing!