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

[Eilis]

This made me think of the families and loved ones who are separated now due to Covid and how the love still flourishes in spite of the separation. Especially those new family members born during this horrendous year who have had to largely remain separate from their extended families. Thank goodness for technology that lets people connect in spite of the physical distance. This is a lovely, sincere poem that gets to the heart of what love can be and do to us. Great work, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Eilis, so good to see you. Thank you so much for this lovely review. Hope you and your loved ones are all well. Keep safe.

Chris

[Dave]

Oh so true! The heart goes where it wishes. Logic has no rhyme nor reason when love enters the heart. All we can hope and pray for is that we made the right decision.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Dave. I appreciate your continued support. Take care.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Reminds me of when I did know how to
Line dance at a Country Western Bar ... very respectful place.... with a “cover charge” of all you can eat of the Shrimp dipped in Cocktail Sauce. Of course you had to pay for your drinks.
Any way I fell in love with a Cowboy who gave me the Key to his Apartment. He walked across my heart like it was Texas... and still does. Great poetry... Bravo, Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that wonderful share Pat about your cowboy. Loved hearing it and especially about your continuing love story.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

There is a song by leann rimes that says"nothing about love makes sense"
The heart runs wild. all we can go is hold on tight and follow it.

I like this piece of writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale for your share and your visit. I will check that song out. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Love goes where it will landing upon the heart of choice, lovely write ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you liked this one Weeping willow. Hope all is good with you. Thank you for your thoughts.read morePleased you liked this one Weeping willow. Hope all is good with you. Thank you for your thoughts.

Chris

[Broken.]

LOVE the flow of this one. Feels like a riddle that I am trying to solve. I was hoping it would've been hidden somewhere in plain sight. Ah, I will keep looking (: As always beautifully written. Thank you for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed this one Broken. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. All good wishes.
read morePleased you enjoyed this one Broken. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

There is no stopping love once it arrives. A lovely lyrical write Chris about the most beautiful thing we can all share..

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Stella for your warm and encouraging review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris.
"love defies all logic
all boundaries, land and sea
it permeates through walls of rock
through doors without a key"
The above lines are true. When we know love can be. The old heart comes alive again. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I liked this one.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you liked this one Coyote. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I did dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Arundass TP]

True love is a mystical wave,
Holding ones heart above heaven,
Great poem

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Arundass for your visit. You are most welcome.

Chris