Love Is

Love is a gentle touch, warm and constant
through the years. A slow dance to remember 
as youth’s burning fire falls in an instant
from flames ablaze to glow of soft ember.

Love is two hearts shaped into one, timeless.
Trials survived are triumphs come snow-capped 
winter days. Memories of spring’s fluoresce 
lighten steps over darkest paths unmapped.  

Love is selfless, forgiving in actions
when words are not enough to build a bridge
over stormy waves. The satisfaction 
of days shared ‘til sun sets over life's ridge.

Love is unexpected beauty within 
the depths of shadowy night. Hope revealed
in starry skyline when earth seems to spin
at dizzying speed with dawn’s light concealed.         
      


By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, 11/22/13
for FRANK H.'s LOVE IS Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Macfarlane Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 4:13 PM
You described what love is so beautifully. Congrats on an excellent write and win! Hugs
Jones Avatar
November 29, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Beautiful....congratulations on your win
Horne Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM
what a beautiful write. Thanks, my friend - loved the contest : )
Onclaud Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM
rhonda!!..missed you but somehow this languid work makes your presence felt in a most charming way.. thanks for a memorable beatles moment..:) huggs
May Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 7:09 AM
I love the "unexpected beauty" line....great write Rhonda
A  Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 7:03 AM
you will do great in the contest. ..Skat
Kendrick Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Enjoyed the expressive and descriptive work about love..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 11:36 PM
a question for you at soupmail
Andresen Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM
- So beautiful you describe love with your words and thoughts, Rhonda. - Beautiful poem for the contest, hope this is the winning poem. - Good luck. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 11:15 PM
so wonderful, sweetie!!!
Sivey Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 11:03 PM
This is gorgeous, such a wonderful write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this timeless poem here this evening! You have put me into awe by the beauty of this love inspired piece! What a fabulous poem, Great Work!!
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