When The Heart Chooses

love defies all logic

all boundaries, land and sea

it permeates through walls of rock

through doors without a key

unafraid of any borders

undeterred by darkest night

it doesn't need two wings to soar

or eyes to give it sight

love settles where the heart says

it's carried on each breath

it burns as if by magic

it can't be killed by death

in truth it's unrestricted

not caged within a home

it can float into the heavens

it can comfort when alone

its fervour undisputed

true love remains unshaken

its diamond strength enduring

its presence unmistaken

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... a year later... and it seems the World is topsy Turvey. However, Love is a feeling that we choose through all sorts of Weather.
Our feathered friends still gather to sing their Songs, and I leave Seeds for them... for strength and fortitude. Be blessed... Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat your lovely words and visit are a gift. Thank you dear friend for stopping by today.

Chris

[Crosby Idasa]

This is very beautiful poem... well written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Crosby, I appreciate your encouraging review.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I hadn't read this previously and that was an unfortunate miss
Although this is girly stuff, it is done in the style I most appreciate and reads as well as a gentle flowing stream that burbles with this wonderful bit of imagery
Definitely high on your list of contributions and obviously I am not the only one who enjoyed
Sun must have been shining on this day

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave, thank you for reading my girlie stuff:) Like that it flows like a gentle stream. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased this is a favourite Ruby. It is one of mine too. So nice to know that you are reading my poems. Be sure to
leave your footprint on my page so I know you have visited. All good wishes.

Chris

[undisclosed]

I've read so many of your poems, and I have to say this is one of my favourites. Thank you for writing this.

Ruby

[Chris Shaw]

Oops responded in the wrong place. Please scroll up Ruby.

[Poetic Beauty]

True lol be is definitely all these things. Unwavering never faulting.

[Chris Shaw]

That's unconditional love for you PB. Many thank yous for checking this one out. All good wishes.read moreThat's unconditional love for you PB. Many thank yous for checking this one out. All good wishes.

Chris

[ved]

I can feel this poem, your work is really elegant.

[Chris Shaw]

That's really kind of you to say so ved. Many thanks for reading.

Chris

[keith]

from one that has never been in love i applaud your offering.
you have an ability to not only compose a piece that has a strong and easy cadence but your word choice and the rhyming format is admirable ... kudos to you friend

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate that very encouraging review ABG. Good to see you again.

Chris

[Intothemilkyway]

Love how you have put trust and relationship together, you have combined them very well because without trust a relationship has nowhere to go.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much intothemilkyway for visiting and sharing your thoughts about these lines. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

The best description of enduring love that I have read in a long time. The rhythm is excellent & the rhyme scheme near perfection. It speaks to that "love" that has moved beyond infatuation and settled into that comfortable place we all should seek.
Some look at that kind of love and think that it is dull & boring, but it's not, it's something that does not provoke concern if it is properly nurtured.

One of your best Chris ... good write.

Take care.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ted for this lovely review. Today I can thank you for checking in. Yesterday this rude site would not permit me to respond to you.

Chris