He Said, She Said

I believe the roots of love differ,
    Between men and women from the start.
Though while generalized and inexact,
    The fruits yield a common harvest to the heart.

With men it seems physical attraction is
    Needed, to arouse his predatory pursuit.
While the woman must admire and respect
    Her suitor, beyond the visual tribute.

Often times when these are lacking,
    Any love once built becomes lost.
Whereas neglect may lay claim to the
    Atrophy, only to be measured at great cost.

Humanities culture compels this recipe, while
    Some seasonings add variety to the meal.
Yet regardless of the male/female interaction,
    The family of mankind will survive . . .
        And spin the wheel.
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Rhymer Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 10:20 AM
A fire untended goes out.Nurturing ,setting the conditions for growth..Growth of trust,to the people we can each become ,supporting and feeding regularly with love.Thank you for what you shared today.
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