Life's Mysteries

L ove is the most pervasive of life’s mysteries I nnate when the newborn first cries out F or mother, beginning their shared histories, E ventually knowing with unceasing doubt S he is ever present whether near or far away. M other is first love, and loves unconditionally Y onder comes a different love one day -- a S oulmate, fair and sweet and soon will be T he most love this mortal life experiences E verything fades in comparison to her beauty R eleases new understanding of love’s consequences I can know only love truly as I know love in Thee. E very person must experience love to fully live S ometimes the love we have is all we have to give. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written December 21, 2020 Entered "Life's Mysteries" Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton