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Love and War

How does one define the word love There are many degrees to this passion There's love of a job, a love of a sport Even love of an exciting new fashion The way I describe love is very simple It's the feeling of hearts intertwined The bonding of souls in loving harmony There's nothing like love in it's prime Forever, love's been the driving force The reason why wars have been fought Rational thinking doesn't come into play Levelheadedness isn't given a thought It's gung-ho ahead, straight for the prize Enthusiastic, eager and unthinking All else is secondary occupying our minds Tight in love's grasp we start sinking There's no hope now, it's much too late You've succumbed to that age old game Of chasing her till she captures you For centuries the game's been the same © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 3/3/2014 8:58:00 AM
Ah! Just let that Dragon side run free, and it'll be more fun! If you look up longingly from that comphy couch... she may be the one running toward you. Or Sigh! Maybe she'll just bring you, your lunch! Either way is OK... You can share it with your love. Don't forget the complements for all she's done! That always goes a very long way, with a Lady Love! Dragons applauding! But he's so young... I think he's applauding at the rhyme, or Cathie! He's got a crush on her, and wants his lunch on time!
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Date: 3/3/2014 9:07:00 AM
So I'm getting a little concerned about Dragon having the "hots" for my dear wife Cathie! Tell him if he's not careful, I will challenge him to a duel! XOXOX
Date: 3/2/2014 4:14:00 PM
keep on chasing dear brother loved this poem Jan xxx
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Date: 3/2/2014 5:24:00 PM
"Of chasing her till she captures you" it's the age old game... us guys are not fooled, ya know! Brother Jack XOX
Date: 3/2/2014 9:19:00 AM
The best type of love ...I do admit I do love a good laugh as well.....Tim
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Date: 3/2/2014 9:28:00 AM
Laughter is one of the most important parts of a relationship! YEEHAW! Thanks Tim!
Date: 3/2/2014 8:08:00 AM
I am having a great time this Sunday afternoon reading such wonderful poetry..and I do have more time to read another of your lovely posts...This is greatly composed..L'amour..Oh l'amor : )
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Date: 3/2/2014 8:22:00 AM
See... this is why you are so loved here on the site, my dearest Charmaine! AND I just noticed, you posted a couple of new poems in the last couple of days! YEEHAW I am going over now to read them! Love ya! XOXOX

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