For What Is Love
For what is love
when lust, now cool,
sits idly in a nested spool?
What fuels the flame
banks, tends the fire,
ignites the coolness of desire?
When looks can scorch
a silent room, a glance
rekindle romance
a distant wink
a lingering gaze
set love’s memories ablaze.
For love is not a what
or when, nor is it but
a now and then
it is the lovers
simmering lust
embers of a timeless trust.
©2/26/2022
G – Give me a new Poem – any form – Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Constance La France
Theme - Love
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2022
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