John Lawless Poet Free verse

For love cannot walk away

For love cannot walk away
From a searing pain
Scathing its senses
Nor flee the distress
Of fractured tears
Dried at their origin
Thus, does it hide
Within a bit of humor
A silly dance
A chided rebuke
Of memory’s kisses

For love cannot walk away
For it is love
Not a sappy swoon
Destined to wither
In the heat of passions angst
Nor a butterfly
Afloat on wind-blown wings

It will at times shriek loudly
Into the raging darkness
Of billowing despair
Weep softly in the absence
Of a failing presence
Curse in angered arrogance
its fate of loving
And yet it will endure
For love cannot walk away

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Hilda Greenhough April 4, 2024 at 11:37 PM The strength of love is explicitly told in this poem. It is a romantic tale. Thanks for writing it.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 4, 2024 at 5:41 PM Dear John, What a poignant exploration of the complexities and resilience of love. The imagery you employ conveys the emotional turmoil and depth inherent in loving someone deeply. From searing pain to fractured tears, you encapsulate the spectrum of love's experiences with striking clarity. I loved your affirmation of love's endurance, even in the face of despair and anger, is both powerful and comforting. This is a profound reflection on the nature of love.- Blessings, Daniel