Love a Definiion

Love knows no boundaries within its heart,
once given in intimacy,cannot cede
an inch of terrotory to depart
the mutual promise, bound close by deed;
Love in its passion,holds all things clear
yet lays wide open,giving its all
and lives its life ,trusting without fear
a loyalty innate,of instinct's call;
With faithfulness it lays foundations sure
against all tribulation and heartbreak,
death's tempest certain storm,it can endure,
held by unseen pillars that cannot shake;

With neither rule,nor scale can we measure
the height,depth,breadth of this priceless treasure.

 | Year Posted 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rodrigues Avatar
September 20, 2021 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations on POTD!
Toney Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations, Brian, for Poem of the Day and Poem of the Week!
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:30 AM
Yes Mark ,a barnabad moment
Nicole Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 6:54 PM
Unconditional.. "Love, knows no boundaries" There is so much truth in this statement. Your thoughts are beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Brian, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:32 AM
Just an experiential observation Brandy of 8 decades
Goldsmith Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. An amazing write. Love It. Your ending was magical. A loving heart is a priceless treasure. Have a great/blessed day............
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:33 AM
Yes Paula ,a little recognition helps,he raison d'etre of my contests
Sands Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Congratulations for POTD Brian ! :)
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:35 AM
A neat double n'est pas Heidi,we all need a barnabas around
Roper Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:02 AM
Love is a treasure, congratulations on POTD ...
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:36 AM
Yes priceless,Eve if long lasting
La France Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 7:55 AM
Brian, beautifully penned and a big congratulations on receiving a deserving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:36 AM
Cheers Costance ,stay creative
Jayasankar Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 6:33 AM
Nice description on the qualities of true love...my fav lines..."the mutual promise, bound by close deed"... " held by unseen pillars that cannot shake"... Hearty congrats on your well deserved POTD Brian... God bless... ~ Ani
Pandit Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 6:08 AM
Back with BIG congrats Brian, on poem of the day. Enjoy your day.
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:38 AM
yes Vijay such thing helpd to mke the world go round
Balasubramanian Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:57 AM
A perfect definition of love. Loved the way you described it. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day.
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:39 AM
Will do Rama,thnks
Lawless Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:45 AM
a deftly written definition of a very illusive experience
Strand Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 12:41 AM
Sadly John,ego can alter thid commodity.cheers
Gilmour Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:31 AM
A well deserved POTD Brian and such a beautiful sonnet celebrating true love... how wonderful we experienced such love, though sadly many do not. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Strand Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:36 AM
Yes,will make the world go around..if we let it Ann
Spectator Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:07 AM
wow i'll visit "the tempest" play again , nicely fit in ,great recall value ,still pondering over some lines , lovely poem.
Strand Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:27 AM
Inteteresting comment US..I await with interest Cheers
Gentile Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 3:55 AM
Your Sonnet is just beautiful Brian and so very deserving of POTD! Congratulations!!
Strand Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:28 AM
Cheers Mike,all experiential
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 1:44 AM
You defined love so well in this well written sonnet Brian. A well deserved honour of POTD, congratulations. Tom
Strand Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:21 AM
POW & POTD Tom,I give thanks to the 'logarithmic ' selections
Thirtyseven Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 5:37 PM
A priceless treasure indeed, and a treasure to read.
Strand Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 12:48 AM
Too kind cheers Scott thnks
Sands Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 9:55 AM
This is so good Brian! So very true. Well written and a fave for me :)
Strand Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 12:47 AM
You honour me Heidi,thnks
Pandit Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 6:06 AM
Indeed a priceless treasure. Can't measure or shake--elegantly said, Brian.
Strand Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 12:46 AM
It makes the world go around Vijay
Kendrick Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 4:33 AM
God's love which is perfect love is not nor can not be understood in our earthly existence but it is something we can strive to attain in our life even though we will fail at reaching that end. I have been thinking along these lines and about writing a poem. I am glad that I read yours today. Sara
Strand Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:19 AM
Thanks Sara for your agape ..I return it in abundance
Radice Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:34 AM
An excellent read Brian: quite the definition of a perfect sonnet. Cheers - Gary
Strand Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 3:15 AM
A definition drawn from 60 years (& counting)of the practical experientIal Gary
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