God Is Love

Love is an authority.
It dictates choice and consequence
and joins together all the wayward lamenters
who grieve at their loss of purity.

Love is an actuality.
It breathes new life into masochists
who wished to die a thousand times over
and prey upon the weak and fragile.

When you let love in at first, it may seem out of place,
like a foreign object lodged in your chest, a parasite
feeding on the brains of its host, thriving in darkness,
blood-letting leeches drain this swollen heart...

But love does not enforce kindness; only offers a gentle reminder
for anyone who's forgotten how great it feels
to give for the sake of giving
and not be afraid of his own shadow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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February 5, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Thank you for writing this poem I find a meaning in it that has helped me through my loss of faith slowly it's returning.... con fue -Nemo
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December 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor with two poems and the best to you in the finals Yoni. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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December 22, 2009 at 9:41 AM
"LOVE" this one, Yoni. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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December 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM
As I recall Yoni, I picked this poem as a winner, when I first read it before. Congrats. on the first round, Sincerely, Moses
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December 21, 2009 at 8:36 AM
Hi Yoni, Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Two poems winning that really something! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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December 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM
What a powerful poem with an interesting perspective. Congratulations on having two poems make it to the finals. Wishing you the best in the next round. Karen
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December 20, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Way to go, Yoni! Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn
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December 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem Yoni >> James
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November 18, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Hey i definitly loved how damn true your words were and how deep and beautiful.. Also i'd be very much appreciated to get you opinion on my writings, to a writer from another writer, id also be glad to cheak out more of your writtings and comment, :) thank you
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November 18, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Congratulations on your feature poem Yoni. Sincerely, Moses
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November 18, 2009 at 1:25 PM
the last verse is very impacting! Guru! Hey Go see Pirate Radio (speaking of guru's LOL) Light & Love
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November 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Congrats on this one being chosen, Yani. I like the way you include pain as an equal. Love, daver
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November 16, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week! Love Light Patty
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November 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week Yoni >> James
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November 16, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Yoni. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Yoni, I wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having this wonderful poem featured to my other comment. Enjoy your honor. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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September 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Very, Very, Very Nice Poem... Honest. MoonBee
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September 3, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Hello Yoni... Hi... I Have Been Reading Your Poetry Already... (I Saw The Star and wanted to see if they were warranted... And they are... I've read three of your poems and like them... This one is really good too... about the other... I'll be emailing you and Really enjoyed first contact. :) MoonBee
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August 22, 2009 at 8:42 PM
enjoyed this piece and reads so smoothly... enjoy your night:)
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August 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Yoni, You have many excellent poems and writes, Ofcourse, but this one, because of it's excellance in truth is by far one of my favorites God bless, in Love, Sincerely Moses
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August 21, 2009 at 12:04 AM
i love this love here and yes Yoni GOD IS LOVE good title mt friend,well penned--charma
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August 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I found great pleasure in reading this beautiful poem, you really have a way with words...Karla
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August 20, 2009 at 4:13 PM
You hit the nail directly on it's head,Yoni! The stone, the builders have rejected, which is actually the corner stone. Sincerely, Moses
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August 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Yoni, always a pleasure to sit and read your wonderful poetry. Thank you. Love, Carol
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August 20, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Love the message in the last stanza. You take the reader from vivid negative images and end up with how it should be. Powerful way to make your point. Much for the reader to ponder in this poem. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your kind words on my poem. Keep on writing!! Karen
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