How Do I Love Thee

How do I love thee?
For my hands are blood splattered 
My scars are deeply battered 
How do I love thee? 
With sunken tears in my eyes,
the Unrequited love- lost in paradise.
How do I love thee ? 
for  my lips are intoxicated with desire      
lust has fed my soul with fire
how do I love thee ? 
when there is no love in my heart 
candid emotions expressed through my art
Tell me 
How do I love thee?
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Agustin Avatar
January 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
Zafar Avatar
May 28, 2017 at 6:16 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:15 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:15 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:15 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:14 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:14 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:14 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:13 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:13 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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May 28, 2017 at 6:12 AM
A very beautiful write-up! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Mcdaid Avatar
August 26, 2016 at 6:28 PM
deeply beautiful pen red wishing you a blessed weekend excellent piece
Salehi Avatar
August 25, 2016 at 1:28 PM
How much I love this? Can you count all rain? That is dropping in an April campaign.
Callus Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 2:42 PM
That unrequited love should not be left to go to waste, Red! This is a lovely poem, though so sad! A new love will help the heart to discover fresh desire. hugs // paul
Fiery Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 3:53 AM
I understand Paul. It's just a matter of time and I am out of my mind at times. I feel blank and out of space ...hugs / Red Bring me back to the world of poetry !
Smith Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 10:35 PM
Very deep piece Red...how can one love without feeling
Raynes Avatar
August 23, 2016 at 9:25 PM
this write has me thinking about how many ways ur the question can be interpreted, great write
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