Enchanted

He said he loved me before we met
that he loved me in unconsciousness
Now I have loved in many degrees
but this saying remains a mystery.
It begs the question "what love is this"?
Is love not love of character and deed
and all other reasoning remiss?
Love comes easy 
I know right off 
a beautiful soul
I long to unlock
Attraction is simple but enchantment is rare
It's the substance of love that leaves you aware
One can promise a wealth to hold
but until it's seen it's only fools gold
Unexplainable connections may never end
but to trust ones character enough to depend
that is the key which locks love in
Therein lies loves lasting synonym
If love is not a conscious choice
what voice have deeds to tell
when if by chance enchantments spell
fades with many miles dispelled
So if enchanted I live without
yet find trust in the love I see
greater the blessing to dream awake
than enchanted by the one who sleeps
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lindley Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 9:45 AM
This is a great write and a great way to look at life. BBBBBRRavoooooo!!!!!!!
Virden Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Thank you Robert, I've been so busy, looking forward to catching up on all the poetry written by my friends here on the Soup. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 9:26 AM
In north American culture we romanticize love as a feeling. For me the feeling is the byproduct of truly loving another person which is an action. I love my wife each day as a conscience choice. I honor her and appreciate her with actions and my love is my commitment to be engaged in our relationship. I enjoyed reading your poem this morning.
Virden Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM
I must say... I wish more men were like you. Have a beautiful day Rick.
Smith Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 6:14 PM
I like your take on love. Wonderful..hugs Tim
Virden Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Nice to see I'm not alone Tim, thanks for your comment. Hugs, Sarai
Street Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 3:21 PM
If infants bear the burden of time; her rocking chair these words which quiver; he chimes ? Nay, baby shall not their peaceful dreams abate; when all is love and `Love can't wait |*.*\ `Enchanted *.* Love, Jeremy (*
Virden Avatar
May 29, 2014 at 8:46 PM
Bravo! The most brilliant response I've ever received. Thank you Jeremy <3
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