Agape

A loving person
Gives unselfishly
Allows for error
Patiently seeks good in others
Emits peace all around





9/2/2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jarvis Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 6:36 AM
Nicely done, I sense we have a love in common.
Jones Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Calming words, Thank You
Breedt Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 10:26 PM
Well done here too
Negron Flores Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 8:07 PM
Congratulations on your win Susan
Scars Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Susan, a great poem for the contest, congrats on your win in the contest :)-luloo
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 4:03 AM
Perfect word used for your acrostic Susan. Words to live by. Congratulations on your high placement! #7 ;)
Palli Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 4:46 AM
Connie, thanks for your kind comments! I appreciate the encouragement!
May Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Congrats on your win Susan
Lane Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Agape love, and congratulations, Susan.
Scars Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:49 PM
Susan, congrats on your placement in the faves contest :)-luloo
Hicks Avatar
April 1, 2016 at 12:59 AM
The greatest of the Four Loves. A thought provoking acrostic that has a message to teach. Well done!
Wonderful message! Thanks.
Dickman Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Sounds like true love.
Brown Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Very beautiful piece Susan, thank you
Bordner Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM
A loving person also accepts suffering as a price for growth and deeper understanding. Thanks for provoking my mind tonight. J.A.B.
Bordner Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 8:22 PM
I'm agape by your keen wisdom. J.A.B.
Jackson Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Nice imagery. It would be nice to be such an unselfish person, but alas I fail. Well written. Best wishes Linda
Enriquez Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 12:28 AM
Dear Susan: So much worth in five lines! Leon
Polgar Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 4:14 PM
How true. A beautiful poem Susan!
Nusairat Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 9:37 PM
So true..nice poem I like it..well done Susan
Ink-U-Script Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM
Love every word of this..great acrostic!!!
Liwayway Avatar
January 3, 2013 at 5:56 AM
I agree with you..awesome write friend Susan..thanks for stopping by :) Happy New year!!
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 2:03 PM
You work speaks truth..I have not arrived but I hope that I do someday..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Nair Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Very true, Susan!! Jag
Manassian Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 1:14 AM
Lovely, Susan! Oh that there was more of this love to go around! Hugs!
Andresen Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Like it Susan - well written :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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