Can I Find Love

I constantly search for it
but it's enigmatical elusive,
hidden in a Mona Lisa smile.
Should I arm myself against self inflicted pains?
Camouflage my feelings with insouciant emotions?
For all my cirrhosis equivocal endeavors,
I manage only to forge a jealous rift,
until fragile truths bring sullen tears.
For God is love, and love is truth.
Had I misused it? 
Is that why I can't find it now?
Yet they say that love is beautiful.
Where does true beauty lie?
All I find is veiled secrets,
thinly disguised behind mirthful masks
frivolously worn on carefree Valentine days.
Should in dire despair give up?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 4/24/2022 11:56:00 AM
This is one I had missed. I really like it. You used a few words I do not even know!
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Date: 2/17/2022 9:33:00 PM
Love my friend, is there.. Heavenly love and a human love, we are given both. Well said
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Date: 2/15/2022 1:19:00 PM
Beautifully stated, I hope you find it; it is not an easy thing to find anymore. If you do, grab it.
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Date: 2/15/2022 10:41:00 AM
Good one Victor!! May be search for love in yourself. You might find it in your inner shrine!! :)
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Date: 2/15/2022 4:54:00 AM
As you said, God is love and He is the only One who loves us unconditionally, when we find Him, we find love:)
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Date: 2/15/2022 4:11:00 AM
That you search for love shows a sweet heart…a Valentine not bitter but sweet. Self-inflicted pain, insouciant emotions, jealous rift, sullen tears. To be vulnerable is to love. HVD my dear friend! ~ hugs
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Date: 2/15/2022 3:34:00 AM
Good Afternoon Victor - Hi. May no one give up on love. This is one of those entries that should be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Truly for this is wonderful poetic expression for the reader to feel. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful day in every way. Love and Blessings always. (smile)
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Date: 2/15/2022 3:26:00 AM
Don't give up. Life gave you love once, and it could happen again. Sometimes it can come in unusual places. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 2/15/2022 2:55:00 AM
I think the love of poetry can feed the soul when life is difficult...Delice
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Date: 2/14/2022 11:22:00 PM
Genuine words of passion exploring love in its true state Victor... Love is everywhere, and need not be beautiful... Mind shines when it is truthful and lovable, and that indeed makes the personality shine MORE...Sorry I haven't been on Soup for several days... Life keeps me too busy... Enjoyed reading your verse... Have a great blessed day... ~ Ani
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Date: 2/14/2022 8:26:00 PM
In the cave of your glowing heart, Victor! Feel the bubbling, unending bliss current, as the vital breath of God Himself!
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Date: 2/14/2022 7:48:00 PM
Victor, Your poem was very powerful and had a lot of emotions. Never give up on love. It will find you in the least expected place. Well written.Happy Valentines Day...Debra
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Date: 2/14/2022 4:03:00 PM
Hi Victor, Don’t give up on finding love. In the meantime, like you said God is Love. Embrace his love. Happy Valentine’s Day my friend-Alexis
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Date: 2/14/2022 12:11:00 PM
Hello Victor, I say Never give up!! There is always faith and hope. I always have hope. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 2/14/2022 11:06:00 AM
Some have a special someone on this day, while others are still searching. Hope is a wonderful thing, and our tomorrows are filled with it. A fine poem. :) Evelyn
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Date: 2/14/2022 10:23:00 AM
Never give up Victor....Love can be found in the most unexpected and remote places.....keep your big heart open! Happy Valentine's Day my friend! :)Paulette
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Date: 2/14/2022 9:55:00 AM
Yes, You can. Love lived on, Victor. Your inner feelings are bursting with love, and you want to honor them this Valentine's Day. Much to learn from your true love interaction and faithfulness.
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Date: 2/14/2022 6:07:00 AM
Your memories surface to honor love and life spent together. Much to gleam from your dialogue of true love, mirthful masks and veiled secrets on this special day. Great write as always.
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Date: 2/14/2022 3:17:00 AM
Sometimes love evades us but we must never give up searching for it. Tom
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Date: 2/14/2022 2:24:00 AM
I understand Victor. Valentine’s Day is difficult to navigate. Bless you and may she find you soon. Hugs xxoo
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Date: 2/14/2022 1:43:00 AM
There is a touch of sadness in your lines. If you feel glum now, remember, another happy moment will drop into your life unexpected . Life is one of joy and sorrow.... Can we ever sift joy alone and discard sorrow ! There are hundreds of fans for you here itself. I always notice, you are one of the most widely read poets here. So cheer up man!
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 2/14/2022 3:40:00 AM
I had only one love in my life. There cannot be another. Which is why i would rather die and meet my wife again.
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