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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.)

Love is Love is special Romantic feelings Sensual thoughts Hope and expectations Seize the moment! Love is a real drug Casting a spell On one’s inner psyche Bringing pleasure Leaving a message! Love is with you As one sees answers In the eyes and heart Emotions so special Feel our love whole! Love is alchemy pure Paracelsian—yes A dramatic power Emotion + Passion + Joy Equals Love so pure! Love is the reddest rose Supreme symbol of love Flower of pulchritude Sends a clear message Love signal affirmed! Love is magical Love is majestic Love is divine Love is God’s Gift Love is God’s Love! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, June 13, 2015 (Accentual Meter)

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Diane Christian

Date: 6/26/2015 1:21:00 AM

Amazing write full of truth God is Love his love is the best gift of all.bc

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/26/2015 5:43:00 AM

Thanks Diane!! I'm pleased that you liked this write. Yes, "God's Love" is indeed all-encompassing for all of mankind." Best Wishes, Gary

Constance La France

Date: 6/16/2015 8:18:00 PM

Gary, beautiful words within a very interesting form,7 and thanks for visiting my poem, where the bluebirds sing and for the nice comment

Constance La France
Date: 6/18/2015 10:07:00 AM

Thanks for the compliment

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/17/2015 2:05:00 PM

Broken Wings, Thank you again for dropping by and commenting on "Love is." I really like these Accentual Meter type of writes. They force the poet to use a paucity of words in getting his or her message across. Kind of a economy of force mechanism like when a poet writes a sonnet or heroic couplet in iambic pentameter. I like the tension the metered writes imposed which gives an air of precision in the verses and stanza. And I did really enjoy your "Bluebirds Sing" poem. Very much so!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/16/2015 12:55:00 AM

This is beautiful, Gary. I especially love the last stanza...the last lines end the poem perfectly! Congrats!! Hugs, Rhonda

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2015 10:21:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda!! I'm very pleased you liked this poem. It did turn out very well in the end. Best Always, Gary

Kunal Rathod

Date: 6/15/2015 11:42:00 PM

Love is amazing feeling. One of those spells whose outcome are even beyond transcendence. Thanku keep it up and don't forget to read my poems tc Gary Bateman :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2015 10:26:00 AM

Yes -- Kunal, I totally agree with you that Love is an amazing feeling. It is the one emotion that so much is written about and the one with that interesting and most mysterious quality. (I will be by to check out your poetry. You can likewise read any of my poems you want.) Best Always, Gary

Judy Konos

Date: 6/15/2015 10:15:00 PM

WOW...You have covered all the bases...Loved it....

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2015 1:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Judy!! I'm glad you liked my write here. Love is definitely that special emotion with so many nuances. Best Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 6/15/2015 7:04:00 PM

Hi G!Congratulations on POTD!Very beautifully written my dear friend:)D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2015 1:07:00 PM

Thanks so much my super darling friend "D"!! Always so nice to hear from you. All The Best!! Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 6/15/2015 6:35:00 PM

congratulation gary thumbs up pal well deserved dear friend poem of the day passing you both a warm smile

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2015 1:13:00 PM

Hello Liam Mate!! Well it looks like the "Leprechaun Choir" is both singing and jumping for joy on this write!! Appreciate your support and friendship as always Mate!! Best, Gary

Paul Callus

Date: 6/15/2015 4:59:00 PM

Congratulations, Gary!! This tribute to Love is a worthy choice for POTD. Well done my friend! All the best. // paul

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 5:15:00 PM

Thanks so much!! I really like these particular accentual meter writes. Much Fun!! Apparently I hit the right note with this one. (I have to get over your way soon to check out your latest poetry too!!) BTW, I am already working on my second planned book of poetry. This one, however, will have a much longer timeline for development. And so, I'm never bored!! HA HA!! Best Always, Gary

James Horn

Date: 6/15/2015 10:01:00 AM

Gary, How about that. Two retired veterans two days in a row. Jim Horn

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 4:18:00 PM

Hello Jim!! Thanks for your note here. I just turned on the computer here in Germany here at 11:15 pm and had no idea that "Love is" was selected for POTD!! And likewise, congratulations to you too!! Yes indeed, two retired veterans two days in a row!! Best Wishes to you and the family!! Gary

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/15/2015 9:30:00 AM

Nicely done Gary, congratulations!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 4:19:00 PM

Thanks Richard!! I'm very pleased you liked this write!! Best Always, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 6/15/2015 7:49:00 AM

Congrats on Poem of the day a beautiful write on what love is :-) hugs Jan xx 7

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 4:21:00 PM

Hello Jan!! Thanks for you note and the "7" as well!! I was surprised here late this pm when I turned on my computer about POTD. I'm happy you liked "Love is"!! Best Always, Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 6/15/2015 7:11:00 AM

Gray, congratulations on Poem of the Day you have captured what love is . Hugs eve

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 4:25:00 PM

Hello Eve!! Great hearing from you and thanks so much for your comments. Apparently I hit the right emotional tenor note with this poem. (As I get caught up I will be by to check your latest poetry. We are all so busy writing all the time, but it's fun!!) Best Always, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/15/2015 7:08:00 AM

- BRAVO, GARY !!! - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :)))) - Hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 5:21:00 PM

Thank you Dear Anne-Lise!! This was a very nice surprise indeed this evening. "Love" is always a great topic to write about. After all, it's what makes the world go round!! Best Always, Gary

Constance La France

Date: 6/15/2015 6:42:00 AM

Gary, congratulations on having this beautiful poem selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/15/2015 4:29:00 PM

Hello Broken Wings!! Thank you some much for you wonderful comments here. (I was surprised this evening when I turned on my computer with the POTD distinction.) Best Always, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/14/2015 10:48:00 AM

- Just as beautiful today as yesterday, my friend Gary - T.R. + F. - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 1:28:00 PM

Anne-Lise Dear Friend . . . Thank you for dropping by and taking a read of this new love poem. (It turned out quite well as an Accentual Meter write!!) I'm very pleased you liked it. Have a peaceful Sunday evening. Talk to you again soon!! Best Always, Gary

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/14/2015 12:51:00 AM

"We should love the Lord our God, with all our strength, our heart.. our mind.. and soul..." such is A Biblical verse, hence, we are made in the image and likeness of God... Just as how He loved creating us we must also show Him how we love Him and so with others whom HE created!!! Insightful and just awesome poem!~Olive ELoisa

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 8:56:00 AM

Hello Olive Eloisa!! Great hearing from you Dear One as always. I certainly like and agree with the your affirmation of Our Lord God and the relationship I draw to HIM regarding his gift to Man ("Love is God's Gift" / "Love is God's Love.") I, too, like this poem very much. It was fun and interesting in putting it together. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 6/13/2015 10:04:00 PM

Hi G!Very beautifully written love poem about love,my dear friend Gary.Excellent piece!Sweet and beautiful.I truly enjoyed it.Golden pen!A 7 +!Sending my love n' prayers to you and Ingrid and wishing you the very best always.Wishing you a very lovely weekend!In his light!God bless you always!:)D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 8:50:00 AM

Hello "D"!! You found me again!! Thanks for your most wonderful comments and the for the "7+"!! Sending you prayers and best wishes always from Ingrid and me. Cheers!! "G"

David Meade

Date: 6/13/2015 9:50:00 PM

Greenleaf -- I love this poem on love!! You have crafted a beauty and nailed the ending! I received your book -- fantastic! I am slowly savoring a poem a night! I will be giving it as gifts. Way to go my friend. 7

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 8:48:00 AM

David, Also the timeline out for my second book is about 18 months or so. It will be probably about three times as long as my first one. The second section of the book will have a collection of short stories. I hope this will provide a good balance to the book along with the poetry. Best Wishes, Greenleaf!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 8:44:00 AM

Hello David!! Glad you received my book!! Thanks for the you wonderful comment and the "7"!! A poem a day is a good idea with my book. And thanks for sponsoring it with your friends. The paperback is the same size as the hardback copy. I like the Accentual Meter poems very much. A few of them appear in my first book. I'm already writing toward my second book which will be entitled: "Storyteller" - A Book of Selected Poetry and Short Stories. (This one won't be ready for a while. I have much writing to do, additionally with the short stories. I will have co-writes too again with my wife (Ingrid), Anne-Lise Andresen, and Liam McDaid. Much fun and much to do!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/13/2015 7:47:00 PM

Another fine poem my friend. A7 A great poem to read today!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/14/2015 8:32:00 AM

Hello Robert My Good Friend!! I like the Accentual Meter writes very much. I believe you catch my reference in the poem to Paracelsus the famous alchemist from the 15th Century. I will soon be releasing a Double Dactyl write on him. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem!! And thanks, as always, for the "7"!! Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 6/13/2015 2:53:00 PM

love a gift of beauty in this gary a golden beautiful pen dear friend wishing you both a beautiful weekend

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/13/2015 4:31:00 PM

Thanks Liam Mate for dropping by and for your read!! Best Wishes for the Weekend!! Gary