Love

LOVE

True love speaks not of an aching deep desire
To take, possess and hold exclusively 
But acceptance of existence without prior
Condition, just the will that thou may BE
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gentry Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Back to congratulate you for your win. :)
Barden Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:55 PM
Sincere congratulations on your win in Faraz's contest, Geoffrey - blessings and best wishes ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
Haight Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 7:04 PM
Powerfully said, Geoffrey! Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra
Carber Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 9:11 AM
You hit on the essence of actual love, Geoff-- congrats!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 3:39 PM
To love unconditionally is the secret to loving for a lifetime. Beautifully expressed Geoffrey! Congratulations on your win! : )
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Hello Geoffrey, this rhyme is beautifully created. I do believe that true love speaks to a broken heart. have a nice day my friend.
Ajmal Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 1:23 PM
You have penned a really lovely poem here, many congratulations on your position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day
Gentry Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 1:35 AM
Ahhh yes. And if it comes your way, cherish it. :)
Brewer Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 9:24 AM
I do. Thanks, Susan.
Blown Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 10:42 PM
"...just the will that thou may be..." very nice
Brewer Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 9:21 AM
Thanks, sand blown
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