Author's Notes: This particular write, entitled: "Love is" is a "Accentual Meter" type of poem. (I classified this poem in PoetrySoup under "Free Verse" since this type of accentual metered write is not normally listed under the PS classification pick-list.) This poem focuses on my attempt to articulate and define what love is. Love is certainly everything I've mentioned here and so much more that goes beyond the scope of this poem. I do think, however, that sixth and final stanza pulls it all together by reflecting that "Love is" both "God's Gift" and "God's Love." (Gary Bateman -- June 13, 2015)
Categories: allegory, emotions, feelings, i love you, inspiration, love, and spiritual.
Accentual Meter Calculations and Notes:
Accentual Meter Parameters (3 to 6 Syllables per verse)
Range: 5 x 3 = 15 (min) / 5 x 6 = 30 (max)
Total Syllables = 151 (Out of 180 Syllables maximum possible)
Total Words = 102 / Stanzas = 6 / Verses = 30
("How Many Syllables Counter" was used for syllable confirmation for both automated and manual syllable counts and cross-check.)