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Love Is

Love is sacrificial, 
It gives all without holding back,
It stands to defend,
Putting itself on the line.

Love is a traveller,
It goes on miles to seek the desired,
It journeys with the beloved,
Distance is not a barrier.

Love bears every circumstance,
Thorns and thistles fraught,
Briers and nettles abound,
It stays close through thick and thin.

Love is a comforter,
It heals deep cuts and wounds,
It’s a solace for the bereaved,
It’s a prop for the troubled.

Love is an upholder,
It lifts from the basest level,
It carries on eagle's wings,
It channels positive energies.

Love is a boundless stream,
 Unpolluted and undefiled,
Sufficient for all who want to fetch,
Available in a serene flow.





August 20, 2022.

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/27/2022 4:58:00 PM Your poem is magnificent Thompson! Congratulations on your deserving first place win. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Thompson Emate Date: 8/27/2022 8:08:00 PM Thank you, Connie. It's an honour,

Eve Roper Date: 8/27/2022 4:19:00 PM Great stanzas of what love is all very important. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Thompson Emate Date: 8/27/2022 8:06:00 PM Thank yuo, Eve. I'm honoured.

Susan Woodrow Date: 8/27/2022 8:50:00 AM Beautiful win! You have highlighted all that love is and why all should wish to fetch from its boundless stream :) Login to Reply Thompson Emate Date: 8/27/2022 10:53:00 AM Thank you, Susan. It's an honour.

Brian Sambourne Date: 8/27/2022 8:05:00 AM Superb metaphors that capture the varied nuances + features of love. Congratulations on posting such an excellent poem that invites reader reflection. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply Thompson Emate Date: 8/27/2022 10:52:00 AM Thank you, Brian. I appreciate your lovely comments.