Love's Tangled Web

A poem about love's tangled web. Written spontaneously. Comments and reviews - all welcome.

The one who starts the trail of silken cord,
Laying the way,
To open love's door,

When wander lust strikes,
For woman or man,
Who can tell if a love will stand?,

The test of time,
As a true lover's not,
Or as fleeting as a forget me not?

The journey there,
From start to finish,
Can be taxing and austere,

Pose pain and grimace,
Along that rocky road,
Which we rarely seem to finish,

Whilst at the same time,
Our hopes can waver and diminish,
For that special someone who shineth,

Shineth like a glistening rose,
Brazen portent of love,
Never lose hope,

In the mysteries of love...

🌹🌹

Author's Note

What are your relevant thoughts or experiences, about love.?

Reviews

[Şenay]

Unfortunately in this area of time people play mind games and although True love is hard to find in the modern times. The key is understanding what true love really means, and being open to embracing it when you do find it.

Love isn't about finding someone who looks perfect on the outside or meets all your predetermined criteria for a partner; rather, it's about developing an honest connection with someone that can withstand any test of time. Real love requires relationship building and communication that go far beyond physical chemistry or surface level characteristics. It involves getting to know someone deeply, flaws and all, while recognizing how they make you feel in ways no one else can.
I think as long to staying true-to-self, you will eventually attract what is meant for you.

Beautifully expressed. Thank you for sharing.

[Twilight]

Thanks for finding time to review, and your added insights all ring true for me. I aim to reply to your direct message, this evening; when less busy. It deserves a detailed and thorough response. It's appreciated, as are you.

[LisaCarol]

Love is beautiful, commitment is the difficult part. Very well written and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing.

[Melinda McQueen]

Oh what a tangled web we weave
concerning love we give and receive.
It's worth it, to believe.

I adore your poem.
Keep writing!

[Eilis]

I think viewing love as a mystery as you suggest can be a good approach. So much about the state seems out of our hands. The incongruity of relationships and the way the heart can betray and be so easily betrayed.

Yet you mentioned perseverance which is definitely an important characteristic of long relationships. We will experience many trials and hills and valleys with a long term partner and going into a relationship with that understanding can make it easier to traverse the harder times. But often the fate of relationships cannot be predicted no matter how we prepare or plan. And maybe that lesson is the most important one. Giving our heart does not always guarantee a return. Love is bittersweet.

[Twilight]

Thanks for the praise, and also adding some good insights of your own.

[Pryde Foltz]

A wonderful mixture of romance and philosophy. The tone is positive and offers a healing balm, the structure impressive.