Love Is Not Known

Love is not known, and
can never be known...
Love cannot be weighed
like bullion or flour.
Love cannot be roped--
a wild mustang running
free, never tethered,
never corralled: freer
than the North Wind.

Love has its own mind--
it comes when it comes,
will not hear entreaties,
will not beg its bread,
for love rules all worlds
and love soaks all life.

Love is a gangster,
obeying no laws,
taking what it wants.
And love is a priest,
making holy life's dirt,
redeeming then the
wreckage of hope by
pouring its holy water,
quenching all longing.

Love is a magician,
appearing in two
hearts at once,
transforming the
beast into a man,
a girl to a woman:
an alchemist
changing lead
into gold....

And love can never die.
When the heart it holds
beats its last beat, then
love will soar with soul
to the next world, for
love is the only key
that can pry open
heaven's heavy door.


(c. 2015)

Reviews

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This is one of the most satisfying definition on the topic called love for me.... well, even am also not known to love at all... and no matter how much analysis takes place...none of those are gonna give an apt clue ever....as love is born unknown!
I really love you words here about love....thanks for sharing :)

[Nolo Segundo]

Thank you, Tahshin, for your very thoughtful review-- much appreciated!

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You're so welcome!! :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Loved all of this but especially the last verses. Thanks again for entering my love competition,s orry for delay in judging. good luck

[Nolo Segundo]

Thank you, J.

[Fran Marie]

Love conquers all.. This poem has so many true verses I especially like love being a magician...it certainly can change in a heartbeat ..turning lead into gold would be the ultimate choice for a long lasting love if fate doesn't step in with its own magic trick of now you see /have it ..now you dont..superb pen my friend

[Nolo Segundo]

Thank you Fran-- I'm glad you liked it

[Created Unfinished]

I felt entranced as I read this. The comparisons you used worked well.

[Nolo Segundo]

Thank you-- it may sound corny, but I was a bit thrilled when you used the word 'entranced', for I believe love has that power, that it is in fact a force in the universe-- perhaps the major force.