Letters Of Love

I have found that
Love requires more than
4 letters -- 

Though pure is not complex

Sometimes less of greater value

Body-weight is about size obviously
While not necessarily a measure of
Content – the human heart an imperfect
Perfect example
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
oh, where would we be without our imperfect, human hearts. Well said, Joe. wishing you well
DiMino Avatar
April 18, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Thank you, Sara; have a beautiful writing day!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 3:46 AM
requires more than 4 letters...so interesting, even extravagant! Perhaps the Mary Poppins lengthy song has marvelously stretched it out. Oh you have made the creative mind soar. Hugd
DiMino Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Hi Kim; go for it! Create. Blessings my friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Yes, Love has only 4 very powerful letters. We need more of it. It is free, so give it away. Good Luck" If for a contest. Have a wonderful day writing away............
DiMino Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Thank you, Paula; free but it has cost kinds their kingdoms. The power of love can never be under estimated. Blessings my friend.
George Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Some things are so vast that we cannot confine them in a few alphabets. LOVE is much more than four letters!
DiMino Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 6:11 AM
As with roses, Love is Love by any name. Thank you, Valsa.
Wolf Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
These days, love requires myriad texts as well. Couldn't resist this one. ~ Hee Hoo Doz Knot Text
DiMino Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Don't forget the Emojis:) Love it!
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Hello Joe Dimino, i agree with you.Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Hello Joe Dimino, yes I think you are right. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
DiMino Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Hi Darlene; thank you. One can never say it all when it comes to love. Blessings my friend.
Empress Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The human heart is a perfect example yes of imperfection, and love, now as i read this i wonder, why it has four letters. If not, what would we calll love? Honestly your poems evoke so many emotions. And thoughts. Im left here thinking deep! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, Empress; your support is precious to me. Blessings my friend.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The poet suggests that physical size or the length of a word does not define its "content" or value. The poem highlights that something "pure" doesn't need to be "complex," and that "less" can often hold "greater value". Beauty of love lies in its inherent contradictions and emotional depth rather than superficial definitions.
DiMino Avatar
April 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Wow! Wonderful enlightening comment. Thank you, Victor. Made my day. Blessings.
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