Love

Empty, unfulfilled, selfish longings
live where love does not abide.
But where love is, there is peace,
and joy, and fulfillment deep inside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Staton Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 5:37 AM
Such a lovely poem and TRUE! Thoroughly enjoyed reading!
Tor Avatar
October 20, 2017 at 3:43 AM
Beautiful , Betty
Butler Avatar
October 20, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Thank you Michael! :)
Aduku Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 11:03 AM
"Selfish longings live where love does not abide..." True! Beautiful and deep.
Butler Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Thank you Sherifat. :)
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