Commandements of Love

To love is to be romantic,
From Gay Paris to the Antarctic,
Without romance there is no love,
Watery, lukewarm, a sort of!
Never take your partner for granted,
Or distance allow you to be parted,
For these love affairs are risky
Have your love near, and act briskly,
The two of you are an item forever!
Never go to bed angry,
Don’t want to be love hungry,
Be trusting and be trusted,
Don’t be unfaithful, you’ll get busted,
Lend an ear to a problem,
And your heart rate will blossom,
Have a picnic in your garden at night,
Whilst the moon is light and bright,
Go skating if young, bowling if older,
Do things together, becoming bolder,
Keep in touch with family,
They form a foundation for harmony,
Never think you will change him or her,
Be assured of that,
Right from the start!
These love commandments you must keep,
Your love will rise and definitely creep
Beyond our universe, infinitely steep!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Romios Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 4:59 PM
A definite FAV from me! You know me Jenn, all in for romance! Love, Panagiota
Proxenos Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Yes you are the eternal romantic - we only live once, romance is enthralling - great comment Giota, Hugs, Jenn.
Warrior Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 12:12 PM
To complement my friend Victor...'grandi menti grande scrittore'...great mind great writer...sending love...inviando tanto amore...'boreí to spíti sas na gemísei me tin poiitikí agápi'...for our Greek poetess...^WW^
Proxenos Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 4:10 AM
Such compliments - do I deserve them ^WW^ - love been spoken to in Italian , such a romantic language and expressive - your Greek is great, I do appreciate it so much, so must say grazie mio meraviglioso amico - privileged to know you! Blessings and hugs, light and love, Jennifer.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 5:24 AM
"Have a picnic in your garden at night, Whilst the moon is light and bright," and "have your love near" - these two struck me as YES! YES! EXACTLY! Well done.
Proxenos Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 9:27 AM
I love your enthusiasm in both your poems and your comments - full of life and love. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Foster Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 12:49 AM
I wish we could have remembered these things more often, at the right times. Excellent read. I loved it. Adding to my favs. Ann
Proxenos Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 1:16 AM
Hi Ann, Yes I agree with you, it is in hindsight that all this comes to mind, but even hindsight is not an exact science. Thanks for the visit and awesome comment Ann, hugs and blessings, Jenn.
Onclaud Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 3:03 PM
enjoyed your ingredients for sweet loving, jen... such a beautiful piece!...huggs
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:33 AM
Thanks Nette - for all age groups to follow - its fun and good for the soul and the marriage or relationship. Loved your comment dear friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 8:14 AM
We'll done...So be it as written...certainly a recipe for good living...
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:31 AM
Hi Arturo, my friend, an apt comment and understanding of a happy and contented life - thanks Arturo, Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM
You are wise, I subscribe to your way of thinking.
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:28 AM
Thank you Rick - it's actually a recipe for keeping young also! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sergi Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Hi Jennifer: From your fount of wisdom,The war=yer overflows!
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:26 AM
Hi Ralph , it really has to, more mature couples seem to become a little too complacent, I see it in our friends and moan at them - My husband and I are more like Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman in 'Meet the Fockers' much to our grown up children's disdain! Thanks for an awesome comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sergi Avatar
July 3, 2019 at 3:14 PM
the water overflows!
Laurie Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 8:42 PM
Hello Jennifer … quite a lot of worthy quotes in this verse Jennifer. Thank you - Lindsay
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:18 AM
Was a little late in replying, we have a bad flu virus floating around S. Africa and I am one of its victims - can't seem to shake it off. I like that you say it has some worthy quotes Lindsay, us oldyweds as Andrea mentioned below, must keep the romance burning in our marriages and relationships. Thanks for a great comment Lindsay, hugs and blessings Jennifer.
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July 2, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Excellent tips to newlyweds AND oldyweds! So nice, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:11 AM
Sure, we don't have to be young to be romantic - both partners want romance in their lives - it is essential to keep the flame of love burning - yes us oldyweds must show the newlyweds how its done! Thanks fro your lovely comment Andrea, hugs and blessings, Jenny.
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July 2, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Excellent counsel Jennifer, you paint it as it should be and bring in real nice rhyme and good imagery. Blessings, Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
July 5, 2019 at 1:06 AM
That is how I feel a good relationship should be or is - too many of us take things for granted or expect our partners to change is some way or other, it takes to tango. Thank you my friend - I'm happy you enjoyed my poem. Hugs and blessing Gordon, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 6:19 AM
Hi Jennifer, Wow, what sage advice! I would read your advice column:-)Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Wow Alexis - I have really missed you - so goooooooooood to hear from you! Thank you for a great comment and so awesome that you would read my advice column! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 1:37 AM
For many, love is on a slippery slope but the secret is to put each other first. Loving unconditionally is everything. I loved your lovely poem Jennifer and I agree! : ) xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Thank-you Connie - attraction, sex and then love, a union, a relationship which both partners should work towards, thus developing a harmonious partnership - thank-you for agreeing, and enjoying my poem, I am very honoured. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Enjoyed reading this sage advice, Jenn, nicely written. All my best. Hugs, John
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Thank you John, I was sifting through birthday, anniversary and Christmas cards sent to my husband and my husband to me, and I felt very sentimental, and started doodling a few words down, which eventually became a poem! Thank-you for an awesome comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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June 30, 2019 at 4:15 PM
Beautiful advice, love your sincerity, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Thank-you Harry, I sincerely respect and value your support and you are a very special friend. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.
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June 30, 2019 at 3:46 PM
You poem says it all Jennifer, simple things, but often not adherred to and that is when trouble can begin. I really enjoyed reading such an uplifting write - thank you Jennifer. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:34 PM
What a lovely comment Ann -thank-you - I'm glad you found it uplifting and enjoyable. Hugs and blessings dear friend, Jennifer.
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June 30, 2019 at 1:38 PM
I lend my heart to the beats of your words.. I don't take your inner beauty for granted.. and I always keep in touch with your unique poetry! Dearest Jenny, my great pleasure to read what your generous and loving heart artfully pen.. Sweet and beautiful "commandments of Love"! Warmest wishes, soul sister.. love and hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Thank-you Besma, my dear and pretty soul sister - I am honoured that you read my poems and your input is always held in very high esteem by me. Be well my friend and blessed always. Jennifer.
Pandit Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 11:02 AM
So many nuggets of great advice my friend..loved the verses of romance..a guide to long relationship..well done, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 12:32 PM
Hi Vijay, thank you for a wonderful comment - we sometimes forget the basics of love - so important in a marriage or any partnership. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 8:54 AM
Pretty good, Jennifer... Soon you'll be writing an advice column for lovers!! :) gw
Proxenos Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 9:21 AM
What should I call it, Aunty Jenny's column - or a sex guide to marriage! LOL Gershon, Hugs, Jennifer.
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