A Life Without Love

A life without love 
is like a ship without seas, 
like a night without stars, 
like a forest without trees, 
dark without light, 
wrong without right. 
A life without love 
is no life. 

While we must define, 
what is it we seek, 
commitment or courage, 
resolve is so weak. 
But there is one question 
we dare not to speak, 
why does true love 
all too often grow bleak. 

The answer's not simple, 
it's somewhere inside, 
life is so complex 
like the ebbing of tide. 
We know not tomorrow 
what fate may decide; 
life is but a battle 
it won't be denied. 

So, know now my friend, 
all is not lost, 
just live for today 
and fear not the cost.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Nicole Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 8:23 PM
' A life without love is no life. ' I completely agree, my dear friend. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Ron, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
VanHooser Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Dear Brandy, it is nice to know when one of my poems speaks to my audience, your words are kind, encouraging and uplifting, something that is rare when we release a poem into the wild. We never know what the reaction will be. You encourage and inspire me. Thank you for that. Hugs, Ron
DiMino Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Congratulations! Very nicely said, Ron; one never loses from loving. We are always the better for having loved, in body, mind and spirit. Plenty of fish in the sea...I would be very sad and disappointed if my wife chose to remain alone should something happen to me. But not my collection of jazz albums, please!
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Joe, I have to agree, no one touches my Coltrane!!! LOL Seriously, this was a shock to me to be selected POTD...but I'm thrilled! I'm pleased you liked it! All the best, Ron
Scragg Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A well deserved honour potd for this wonderful poem Ron :-) congratulations.
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Thank you Natasha! I was shocked when this poem was selected POTD, it is my first time and I am in awe that it was selected. Thanks again, Ron
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
- Congratulation on your beautiful p.o.t.d., Ron :) -
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Thank you! It was a surprise after posting nearly three hundred poems. I'm glad you liked it! Ron
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Hello Ron, Congratulation on your POTD. I do wonder why true love goes bleak. Hey Ron, i am making this poem my fav. Your friend, Darl;ene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Hello Ron, right love does not always go bleak. you have a very good relationship. I am glad you keep the relationship joyful. Your welcom e. Your Friend, Darlene/
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Hi Darlene! Thank you for the congratulations and your support. Love doesn't always go bleak, mine hasn't, we strive to keep it alive, joyous and fulfilling. Thanks again! Ron
La France Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Ron, so beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Thank you! This was a surprise to me after posting nearly 300 poems! However, I am pleased for this honor. I'm glad you liked it, try some of my others. Thank you again, Ron
Gibbons Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations of POTD simply beautiful write Ron pulled on heart strings . A wonderful message of love, loss, . I got from it treasure everyday and follow your heart. Happy writing
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Hi Dorothy, by all means treasure every day for each one is a gift for us to make the most of, and that means following your heart. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. Ron
Kitchin Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Ron, a great poem and message. Congratulations on POTD.
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Thank you Tania, I'm glad you liked this one. The POTD came as a total shock to me after posting nearly 300 poems on this site. However, I am grateful nevertheless for the honor. Ron
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I appreciate the wisdom in your thoughfully constructed words. congrats on your POTD designation.
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Sara...I have NEVER been accused of wisdom!!! LOL If you found it in this poem I am pleased, as well as being pleased that you liked it. After posting nearly 300 poems on this site, POTD came as a total shock to me, a pleasant on to be sure, but a shock nonetheless. Thank you for your congratulations! Ron
Singh Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:52 AM
A thoughtful and inspiring poem.Congratulations on your POTD.
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Anytime I have reached out and touched my audience, I am pleased and have done my job as a poet. Thank you for your kind words and congratulations. Ron
Edmonds  Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM
A wonderful poem Ron, love the last verse. Congratulations on having received ‘Poem of the Day’ - Beryl
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Thanks Beryl, as for the last verse, every day is a gift, one that is to be lived to it's fullest, live life, don't just exist through it. I'm glad you liked this poem. All the best, Ron
Croft Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:10 AM
congratulations on your POTD!
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Thanks Karen! I'm glad you liked this one! After posting nearly 300 poems on this site POTD was a shock to me! :-) All the best, Ron
bard Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:47 AM
bard Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Should read Good day
bard Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Good Ron Love thyself . All love comes firstly from within. Well done with your win and your poem Best wishes Douglas
Sultan Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Hello ,The best part of this poem is its message: A life without love is a desert without rain, where drought rules the world. Congrats and stay blessed.
Cunningham Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 12:34 AM
It doesn't bear thinking about Ron, if there was more love in this world how wonderful that would be. Congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:37 PM
I have to disagree Tom, we need to think about how much more wonderful the world would be with more love in it, and it is up to every one of us to bring that love, show that love, make that love real. Unless we do the world is a dreary place. We each need to change what we can. I'm glad you liked this poem, thank you for your comment! All the best, Ron
Scragg Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Love this poem and the message you are giving. A very beautiful and profound group of similes in your opening verse.
VanHooser Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Thank you, Natasha, you seem to be the only one that got the first verse, and I'm glad you did. The first and the last are the most essential, showing what life is without love, and making the point that we need to bring love into every aspect of our lives. I'm glad you liked this poem. All the best, Ron
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