L O V E

L O V E
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Love…
Crosses walls-
Invites the vines-
Joins the harvest toil-
Stays, Faithful-
Speaks the ineffable-
Increases-
Offers its fruit-
Swells within-
Embroiders tapestries-
Will not pause-
Shall be
   Caressed, with appreciation-
Bears forgiveness-
Sings-
Constantly is re-created-
By the touch of God-
Great as the division of
    Dark from Light-
And, is actualized by the heart-
A seed in the soul,
An enduring source-
A force of all good-
To reap peace…
And at the last,
   lasts longer 
In undreamed-of ways.


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(c) sally young Eslinger 11/7/21
Thanks be to God
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Walimbe Avatar
February 2, 2023 at 11:24 PM
Really wondeful and romantic! Your words speak out! Have a great day...Will try to read more of your poems soon :)
Seeker Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 4:32 AM
B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.
Palmer Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 10:34 AM
your words speaks volume Sally, great write, will be reading more of your work soon
Eslinger Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 5:23 AM
Thank you, Richard! I am so happy this poem was able to touch you. Sincere wishes you have a good day!
Palmer Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 10:32 AM
your words speaks volume, great write, will be reading more of your work soon
Buhagiar Avatar
November 7, 2021 at 10:25 PM
How loveable your poem is., a sort of staccato that aims at defining am emotion many do not understand. Beautiful.
Eslinger Avatar
November 8, 2021 at 6:05 AM
Hi, Victor! So good to see you and thanks for reading and commenting. I most sincerely respect your comments; they have been responsible for what I hope are some improvements I am making. So glad this poem touched you! Sending you big hugs, wishing you a glorious day!
Ashley Avatar
November 7, 2021 at 6:23 PM
Dear Sally, love can be confusing but your beautiful poem provides a lovely framework for understanding the significance and the blessings of love. I especially admired "Love… / Crosses walls- / Invites the vines-" So inspiring! This piece is a potent metaphorical gem extolling the glory and power of creation, faith, love and peace. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
November 7, 2021 at 10:46 PM
Thank you, Sally, for your heartwarming words and for the follow. It’s my pleasure to follow you and read your inspiring and exceptional poetry as well..
Eslinger Avatar
November 7, 2021 at 10:05 PM
Susan, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and I am honored by your dear comment! Today, I was so moved by the excellence of your poetry that I became a follower of your work. May God shower you with blessings of good health and inspiration for your poetry! Hugs, sally
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