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Love Tests Itself

Love tests itself in turbulent waters Neither in the colour of lipstick Nor in the scent of cologne Or in the eloquence of speech When the river of life churns With its ups and downs and twisting turns Stand firm and be ready to learn Though you may suffer quite a burn Many a great men have humbly fallen In their own way and in their own calling As did Peter when at once he knew Thrice denied and the cock crew Others have cursed their fate or mate Run to fortune tellers or charm sellers To seek out the reason for the wrong When in truth they are not strong Love tests itself in turbulent waters Neither in the colour of lipstick Nor in the scent of cologne Or in the eloquence of speech

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/4/2012 5:22:00 AM

Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Venetia. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/27/2011 7:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Venetia. I wish you the best on your writing endeavors in the new year. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown
Date: 1/4/2012 5:23:00 AM

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Venetia Crasta
Date: 1/2/2012 4:07:00 AM

Hi Carol, Thanks but how do I get to see the featured poems of the week?

Guneet Singh

Date: 6/26/2011 2:20:00 PM

venetia, this poem is simply awesome. i'm speechless.

Guneet Singh

Date: 6/26/2011 2:20:00 PM

venetia, this poem is simply awesome. i'm speechless.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/25/2011 5:09:00 AM

I am stopping by to read some of your amazing poetry today and I wish to thank you for commenting on my poetry. I hope you have a wonderful day filled with much inspiration Venetia. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/20/2011 11:10:00 AM

True love, the kind that lasts a lifetime, endures the turbulence, Venetia. Those who curse their fate and turn to fortune tellers are looking in the wrong direction. During times of strife, we should turn to God. Excellent poem! Best wishes, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/20/2011 9:39:00 AM

Wonderful words of expression Venetia with much fervor and u bring out some really good points to keep two together as one.. luv this.. happy weekend..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/20/2011 6:37:00 AM

What a beautiful morning. The sun is finally shining, the birds are singing, and I am sharing my day with you reading your wonderful poetry. I hope you have a great weekend Vevetia. Love, Carol

Tumelo Mogotsi

Date: 5/19/2011 11:31:00 PM

I love how you bring back the first stanza as also the last. True words about love, but why repetition of the first line? Regards, Tumelo