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It's Not Love It's Limerence

Some experts have likened the state of being in love with that of being mentally ill and yet, we chase this illusion still... and of course we believe in that which we can feel Pheromones Hormones and Adrenaline, phenylethylamine, dopamine, and oxytocin our bodies secreting a cocktail of passion we believe in this science experiment...this mere chemical reaction which tells us we might produce beautiful offspring Well, limerence is obsessive, intrusive, and consuming understanding this can be quite illuminating It causes obsessive thinking, Crippling fear of rejection still we all seek for this bizarre connection we are each promised, in theory the perfect princess or prince charming but the truth itself is very alarming head over heels....none of it's real society perpetuates this ridiculous ideal The only thing that makes any sense... is that it's not love, it's limerence.

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Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/25/2016 5:00:00 AM

Too rational! But very true and nicely expressed. Limerence...:o

Angie Thomas

Date: 6/24/2016 9:59:00 AM

congratulations on having your poem featured this week. :) I find this poem pragmatic yet pleasant, and I love the way that this unconventional outlook on love and romance has been portrayed. Bravo. Hugs, Angie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/12/2016 9:39:00 PM

Oh the title reminds me of a very w-b Popular poem, This is awesome and amazing..... a perfect 7. LINDA

Zapping Zombies
Date: 6/16/2016 1:24:00 PM

thank you so much!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/12/2016 9:39:00 PM

Zapping Zombies,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Zapping Zombies
Date: 6/16/2016 1:25:00 PM

I am very happy to meet you. Thank you for your encouragement. I will be looking at as much poetry as I can. I have much to learn about the different styles of poetry. I would like to experiment and hope that I produce something noteworthy as a result.

Skat A

Date: 6/10/2016 11:06:00 PM

Awe, I love that word a lot LIMERENCE, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**

Zapping Zombies
Date: 6/11/2016 1:04:00 PM

Thank you! You are the only one who has said hi so far. I'm trying to familiarize myself with the site. I'm not exactly sure I'm comfortable posting my poetry yet because I don't want to be disappointed if people don't like them. I know this is not a productive way to grow as a poet or artist but I have been around some cruel people who have said thoughtless things out of ego. Hopefully I come out of my shell while I am posting on this site.