Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

Love

Love
Love is a thing

You can't see it nor can you touch it
But you sure can see and feel its effect

A deep affection that fills you joyfully 
You are drunk on happiness

It's always understanding 
To accept the good, the bad, and the weak

It has no cultural condition 
It sees no boundary nor race

It's fearless and flawless 
It just flows limitlessly 

It's God's love
Nailed to the cross for you and me

It's in you and me 
It's I love you and you and you and God

I am drunk on happiness 
Because HE loves me unconditionally 

      Smile 

  Akkina R Downing
      6-9-17

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Patrick Edward Tarpey January 29, 2021 at 3:55 PM I love this poem Akkina. Such a wonderful read Akkina Downing January 29, 2021 at 5:31 PM Awe, thank you so much, my new friend :)

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2020 at 7:32 PM oh this one USED to be best. I see I remarked on this one before too, and now the other poem has overtaken it! (I don't know, but I think I still like this one best of all!!) Akkina Downing November 6, 2020 at 7:40 PM Andrea, I truly appreciate your support. You’re one of the amazing poetess here that’s always kind to me. I thank you so very much... xoxo

Caren Krutsinger March 30, 2018 at 5:00 AM I love couplets, and I especially love this one, as I feel God is love and when I read this, I feel God. Great timing too, Akkina. Happy Easter weekend! Akkina Downing November 6, 2020 at 7:40 PM Thank you so much Caren... xoxo

Kai Michael Neumann March 21, 2018 at 3:41 AM Well expressed togetherness. My only question on content is whether or not we can touch love, if not see it. Love touches us no doubt, but...we can maybe touch it and hold on fleetingly or not. Many wishes, Kai Akkina Downing November 6, 2020 at 7:41 PM Hey Kai, I’m sorry it’s been a while but im back and I wanna thank you for always supporting me... hugs

Rainbow Promise December 23, 2017 at 8:58 PM A great definition of what Love is. Very heartfelt. Best wishes, Rainbow. Akkina Downing November 6, 2020 at 7:42 PM Hello Rainbow, it’s been a while and I hope you’re still here in soup. Going to visit you now :)

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2017 at 11:07 PM Just looking over your BEST poem at Soup. I can see why!!! A great poem on love, God's love!! Akkina Downing November 15, 2017 at 4:59 AM You're so sweet Andrea and thank you so much, your visit and lovely comment is greatly appreciated... hugs and smiles :)

Sona Wilae September 28, 2017 at 11:25 PM This piece brought the most beautiful tears to my heart and face, at a time I really needed to read God's love. Thank you!!!!! God, I love you! Akkina Downing November 15, 2017 at 4:57 AM Thank you so much Sona. God is love! Hugs and smiles :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 14, 2017 at 2:24 PM Wow! This poem sent me on a spiritual high, Akkina. I LOVE this poem. An instant fave. So many truths and gracious insights. A real joy to read. Ty for sharing this beautiful poem w/us. Love and peace always. Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 4:57 PM Thank you again always... hugs and smile :)

Vijay Pandit August 10, 2017 at 3:05 PM Beautiful thoughts well articulated Akkina! Akkina Downing August 10, 2017 at 7:13 PM Thank you so much Vijay :)

Susan Ashley July 19, 2017 at 9:11 PM Hi Akkina, very lovely and uplifting! Akkina Downing July 19, 2017 at 9:46 PM Thanks so much Susan...hugs :)

Silent One July 15, 2017 at 11:35 AM What is love but a second hand emotion? Great to be intoxicated by happy vibes, that is the best way to be in life and love is always the root cause for it.. Great poem, nice to read you on my return.. Akkina Downing July 15, 2017 at 3:47 PM I'm so happy you got to read mine on your return SO :) thank you so much... hugs :)

Jannie Breedt July 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM Hi Akkina, I share in your sentiments. Well penned here . Jolly good show.love Jannie Akkina Downing July 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM Thank you so much Jannie for your lovely visit and comment... hugs :)

Jay Vee July 7, 2017 at 8:32 AM outstanding! Akkina Downing July 7, 2017 at 9:24 AM Thank you so much Joseph :)

Phil Capitano June 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM Well done Akkina, your faith is shining through this piece. Peace always. Akkina Downing June 27, 2017 at 6:02 PM I love Him so :) thanks Phil and peace to you always... hugs :)

Gary Bateman June 24, 2017 at 4:41 PM Hello Kina!! His love is paramount and always unconditional. A truly lovely and quite meaningful for sure with your couplet here. Superb!! And a FAVE!! Best Always, Gary Akkina Downing June 24, 2017 at 9:35 PM Thank you so much, Gary, I am so honored that you're faving my poem :) it means a lot, especially from a great poet...big hugs :)

Edward Mccall June 20, 2017 at 9:26 AM So well done Kina you summed up God's love for us in such a sweet way. Jesus is the model of unconditional love thank you for sharing that Kina into my faves it goes. Akkina Downing June 20, 2017 at 9:54 AM Awe, thanks so much my friend. I really appreciate it very much...hugs :)

Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2017 at 7:50 AM Nothing beats His kind of Love! Akkina Downing June 17, 2017 at 7:53 AM 100% true :)

Charlie Smith June 16, 2017 at 10:36 PM A wonderful feeling you've shared, thank you Akkina... Akkina Downing June 17, 2017 at 5:53 AM Thank you so much Mr Smith... Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2017 at 3:01 PM - Love the Love, Akkina - happy hugs //Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing June 15, 2017 at 3:45 PM And I love your lovely visit, Miss Anne-Lise... hugs :)

Maria Williams June 15, 2017 at 9:33 AM Such a lovely summation of your love Akkina. :)...Maria Akkina Downing June 16, 2017 at 8:34 PM You're a dear, and thank you so much :) hugs

Paul Callus June 15, 2017 at 8:39 AM What a lovely summing-up of what Love means to you, Akkina! To love and be loved unconditionally is ideal; how could people put love aside and instead turn to envy and hate! I am glad that you are 'drunk' on the joy which love brings with it, Akkina. ~ Regards & hugs // paul Akkina Downing June 15, 2017 at 9:13 AM Love is what makes us happiest of all. Well to me anyways :) Thank you Paul... hugs :)

Scott Thirtyseven June 14, 2017 at 9:15 AM Nice last line "smile", I really like this understatement. I also agree with much you have said. My wife and I were born different side of the equator, her language very different to my own. We're great together (even she says so). Akkina Downing June 14, 2017 at 9:32 AM Thank you so much Scott. I'm sure you two are match made and all the more :)

James Inman June 14, 2017 at 8:17 AM Lovely musings on a seemingly simple word that sometimes becomes so very complicated. Akkina Downing June 14, 2017 at 9:33 AM Thank you James... hugs :)

Arthur Vaso June 12, 2017 at 7:23 PM Very beautiful, LOVE this! Akkina Downing June 12, 2017 at 8:15 PM Thanks so much Arthur... hugs :)

Winged Warrior June 12, 2017 at 10:40 AM Love is all we need...and your poem...all the best...^WW^ Akkina Downing June 12, 2017 at 12:09 PM Love is all we need indeed. Thank you so much ^WW^... hugs :)

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