What is love?

I used to think that gay people were crazy

I used to think that open lovers were insane

I used to think that ordinary people were incapable of trust

I used to think fairytales were for dreamers

I used to think I would spend the rest of my life alone

 

But then I met you

And you opened up the door

Showed me I didn’t have to be afraid anymore

And I could come out finally and be like you

 

I’m the new me now

You made me a believer now

I believe in faith

I believe in life

I believe in love

I believe in fate

 

For this is the way things were meant to be

 

Just when I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life alone

Because nobody cared

Because nobody could love me for me

You opened the door

Showed me how to love again

Gave me hope

Made me feel worthy of your affection

 

And just like that I felt like a different person

Like a heavy burden had been lifted off of my shoulders

And for the first time in my life I knew what I was looking for

 

I’m the new me now

You made me a believer now

I believe in love

 

You changed my life forever

Yes, I had your love

But you also gave me something more

Something far more powerful

Something far more important

 

Self worth

Self confidence

Self respect

 

For I could now allow myself to be loved again

I could now look at the world in a different way

Through different eyes

Even when you’re long gone now

You granted me a gift, dear friend

You were my first

 

Perhaps I'll never see you again

Perhaps I will

Perhaps I’ll find someone else

Perhaps I won’t

But you will have changed me forever

Showed me what love is

And for that I’m grateful for

 

My guide

My rock

My angel

 

People seem to think they know what love is

What do they know?

What is love?

 

Who claims to know what love is?

It has no explanation

No precondition

 

Who claims to know what love is?

It has no definition

No formula

 

Who claims to know what love is?

It has no premonition

No limitation

 

Who claims to know what love is?

 

It can withstand the greatest storms

And stand through the strongest earthquakes

 

It can climb the highest mountains

And swim the deepest seas

 

It can cross the burning deserts

And pass the thickest woods

 

It can go through the deepest heartbreaks

And stand through the most trying temptations

 

It can withstand the deepest pain

And survive the most devastating wars

 

Love truly is blind

But those who find it can now see again

 

Just like me

I’m a believer now

I see far more clearly now

I’m much more spiritual now

I believe in love

 

I’m a survivor now

I see far more clearly now

I’m much stronger now

I'm far wiser now

I believe in life

I believe in love

 

Reviews

[Kelz]

Wow......so beautifully written. How I wish it was written about me lol, thank you for sharing this :)

[ANNA]

Strong passionate write!!! I wish I wrote this...you creep in my heart with this poem, brought an tear to eyes and I can't tell you how magical your words become when you write from the heart.

Beautiful and now eased into my chested!! thank you for sharing

Much love n respect,
Anna
hugs

[[untitled]]

a wonderful write....
the emotion of 'love' wonderfully deciphered... and the work just captures the reader...

love..a beautiful phase of life... actually life itself... from self-love to the love for our pets...it is no doubt the strongest emotion one can feel..so chaste that even if it hurts..it brings bliss....
it is time people realise that love isnt bound by genders..or the way of expression...it is just about feeling happiness and sorrow along with someone you think is special enough to share your life..be a part of you...

love can be for a book..for your ownself... all it needs it honest commitment..and truely ...the claims of people defining love..can never be true...for it is an enigma so special that it's depth keeps on increasing the harder you try to unearth it...

[~angelalala~]

"Self worth

Self confidence

Self respect" what wonderful gifts those are. this poem took my breath away. it is amazing. i love how strong it is. beautifully written, so much emotion in each word. i loved the part of the repeating of the lines "Who claims to know what love is?" your answers are magnificent, such truth, such wisdom. such a deep, emotional piece & so unforgiving in it's raw honesty. going in my favorites. this is truly a beautiful, soul-touching write.

[Kasey]

wow. this is.... beautiful. i... i can't believe it. this really brought tears to my eyes. just. its so touching... so powerful... so, true. this is truly amazing poem. i wish i could give you some constructive criticism but there is nothing. this poem is flawless in my eyes. just.... fantastic. wow. im speechless... i've totally run out of describing words. great write. i absolutely love this. pure.... magic. its going in my favorites. and thanks so very much to Angel's Lady for recommending this to my. this is spectacular.

[Angelic Darkness]

This is a wonderful poem, and you captured love so delicate, yet powerful.
Finding someone like that is so rare, and to truly find some good and change
for the better is nothing more than destiny. There is strength here, yet something
very feminine and beautiful in your words.

We are all survivors I feel.

AD

[J.Black]

Well wow, I'm kinda lost for words at the moment because you simply said it best. Super honest, real and filled with emotion. I can relate to this in so many ways . . .

[Janice Ann]

This was a great write. Very open, honest, and real. Love can free, and bind you at the very same time and it is the most powerful creation...Great write! Thanks for sharing.
Janice Ann