Love Must Be So Pliant

Love must be so pliant ,
like a blade of grass,

Bowing to the wind,
till the storm has passed.

Love is enigmatic
Like the sphinx’s smile.

Waiting for an answer,
Nothing is on file.

Love is often near us
Yet we do not see.

Sometimes where we are
Is just the place to be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lucas Mcclure Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM
It was a pleasure to read your work! Lori
Braithwaite Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Thank so much,Lori.
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