Love Is

Love is being humble and selfless, caring and kind to all
Love hopes and trusts; is protective but not possessive

Love perseveres, going the distance above and beyond
Love is forgiving and keeps on giving without taking

08062018 Poetry Soup Contest,                                                                                                                                     A four line poem on what is love, Faraz Ajmal, 2P
Each line with a maximum of 14 syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gentry Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 5:50 AM
Congratulations on your win. This is a perfect poem on what love is. A fave.
Barden Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Sincere congratulations on your win in Faraz's contest, Curtis - blessings and best wishes ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
Haight Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 6:44 PM
You have captured 'what love is' very well with your lovely poem, Curtis. Congrats on your nice placement in the contest. Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Wow....your poem encompasses the lessons so many go through before finding true love! This is a top winner in my book and going into my faves Curtis! Congratulations on your placement! : )
Moorman Avatar
August 8, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Curtis to Curtis, you said it so perfectly. Congrats on your win!
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August 8, 2018 at 12:52 PM
Ahh, your poem here is really beautiful and especially the last one, it keeps giving without taking, many congratulations on your wonderful 2nd position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day
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