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Love’s Dilemma Happy one minute Sad the next Speaks volumes To the constant Ebb and Tide Of what’s called Love’s Dilemma. When two people Meet and fall Deeply in love Passions abound Emotions afire Whilst they bask In true desire. Love’s power Can heal Can hurt It’s magic May enchant May mesmerize And surprise! Love’s passion Excites us Teases us Reveals us Stirs emotions Makes us Feel whole. The bargain is It takes two To tango To love To want To have To hold. And always To be bold To love— Unconditionally With your mind With your heart With your soul! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, June 8, 2018 (Accentual Meter)

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/22/2018 3:05:00 PM

I love everything about this poem that shines in its brevity and encapsulates the contrasting emotions of true love. A belated congratulations on your most deserving honor of receiving POTD Gary. I am very behind on reading POTD poems. : )

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/22/2018 4:02:00 PM

Hello Dear Connie, Always a great pleasure to hear from you!! I am very pleased that you like my poem here on "Love's Dilemma." I understand everything completely. It's very hard for me too, to keep up with everyone. I do my best to comment whenever I can. (BTW, my second book of poetry is planned for release by my publisher for next Spring.) Much to do between now and then to get everything ready. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/12/2018 6:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD! This is a phenomenal poem, well written and compelling, wise.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 6:44:00 PM

Hello Susan, Thank you for your congrats here and for your gracious comment about "Love's Dilemma." I am very pleased you enjoyed this very special poem. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Lyric Man

Date: 6/11/2018 11:40:00 PM

Of course this incredible write becomes the Poem If The Day.. what a gift you have, Gary!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 2:58:00 PM

Hello Chance, Thanks very much for your read and very generous comment here. As I am in the process of trying to get caught up with everyone else who has taken time to read and comment on my newest poem here, I will surely drop by your site as well to check-out your poetry. Thanks Again -- Best Wishes, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/10/2018 8:28:00 PM

A very well deserved POTD poem my friend. Uplifting and positive presentation of love's power and reality. A fav.....

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 2:55:00 PM

Hello Robert, Many Thanks for your read and great comments here!! And thanks too for the FAVE!! I am very glad you liked my latest deep-dive into that famous human emotion we all call "Love." This topic/theme is always fascinating to explore and write about. Continued Best Wishes to you and your wife and family!! Cheers, Gary

Carole Duet

Date: 6/10/2018 7:56:00 PM

What a wonderful definition and salutation to romantic "love". Yes...it's all those things and more that words cannot express. Congrats on POTD, Gary...certainly deserved.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/16/2018 3:32:00 PM

Hello Carole, Sorry for the late response here. Somehow I missed your comment of 10 June. With that said, many thanks for your gracious and very observant comments. And you're certainly right, words, in and of themselves cannot fully express the complexity and nuances of romantic love. Many times though--words are all we have. Best Always, Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/10/2018 7:24:00 PM

You extol with boldness the virtues and passionate power of love with such exquisite elegance, Gary. Such a graceful rhythm runs through your superb poem. Written from a gifted intellect with a loving heart.. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserving POTD honors, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 2:40:00 PM

Hello Dear Susan!! Thank you very much as always for your very gracious and wondrous comments. You are so very kind. I am very pleased that you enjoyed the passion and power of this particular poem. Love is one topic that is always of great interest to write about. With My Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/10/2018 1:36:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, third time lucky, my original post ended up on Richards from yesterday also one from Maria did too. Soups software has got a gremlin I think. Tom

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 2:28:00 PM

Hello Tom, Yes -- Amen, about the Gremlin now-and-then in the Soup's software. Thanks for your comment and congratulations. Very pleased you liked this one!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/10/2018 1:23:00 PM

i am starstruck.. what a heartfelt, eloquent poem, gary... huggs

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/12/2018 2:26:00 PM

Hello Dear Nette, Thanks for your wondrous words here!! I am very glad you liked "Love's Dilemma." Best Always, Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 6/10/2018 11:22:00 AM

Well said, Gary, love an emotion that we still don't understand.. congratulations on POTD.. Hugs Eve

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 11:42:00 AM

Hello Eve, Thanks for your gracious comment here. Yes, I do agree that "love" is an emotion that we still do not truly understand. It is many things to many people. It excites us, it mesmerizes us, it disappoints us, it makes us both happy and sad. I guess by writing about, at times, as I do, I'm still trying to understand it. The quest goes on!! Best Wishes, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/10/2018 10:12:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Gary :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:35:00 AM

Hello Heidi, Thanks very much!! Very pleased you enjoyed this new verse of mine. Best Always, Gary

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/10/2018 9:47:00 AM

You taught me a new way to write. Congratulations!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:34:00 AM

Hello Sunlite, Thanks for your note and read here!! I am very glad I did something positive here by influencing you on this particular structured-format. Keep writing, experimenting, and having fun doing so!! Best Wishes, Gary

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 6/10/2018 8:59:00 AM

Wonderful penning Gary! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! xomo :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:28:00 AM

Many Thanks Maureen!! I am very pleased you enjoyed my latest verse here. More to follow!! Best Always, Gary

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/10/2018 8:20:00 AM

Many congrats on your poem being chosen as POTD, you have explained the love really beautifully, I m sure that every lover must have experienced all of these feelings, good luck

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:26:00 AM

Hello Faraz, Many Thanks for your gracious comments here. I'm very glad you enjoyed this poem. Yes, for sure, I think all of us who have experienced love first-hand have experienced these feelings. It is a very captivating emotion for sure!! Best Wishes, Gary

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/10/2018 7:37:00 AM

We are all 'suckers' for love...but you explain quite well Gary...Congrats!!! on your POTD! my friend...love & light...^WW^

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:21:00 AM

Many Thanks WW!! I do agree. In the end, I think we are all suckers for love -- for sure!! Very pleased you liked this verse, and appreciate your read!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/10/2018 5:24:00 AM

- A wonderful poem, Gary - A pleasure to read :) - Congratulations with p.o.t.d. :) - Best wishes for a lovely sunday to you and Ingrid :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:19:00 AM

Hello Anne-Lise, Thanks!! Very glad you enjoyed this one. Always a pleasure to hear from you. I actually wrote this verse during last week when I was still down in Southern Germany on a trip. Best Wishes, Gary

Maria Williams

Date: 6/10/2018 2:53:00 AM

Congratulations on an impressive write Gary, a well deserved POTD....Maria

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/10/2018 10:15:00 AM

Thanks Maria!! Very glad you liked this particular verse. Love is always a dynamic theme to write about. Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 6/9/2018 2:34:00 PM

this drives the engine of your golden flowing pen smiling wishing you both a blessed weekend

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/9/2018 3:10:00 PM

Hello Liam Mate!! Thanks for dropping by for a read of my latest posting here. Same, same -- please have a blessed weekend as well. I will be getting in touch again with you very soon. I was in Stuttgart earlier during 19-29 June, and was pretty much not available at that time. Time to write more poetry, as always, NOW!! Best Wishes, Gary

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/9/2018 12:44:00 AM

This is different from your usual writes and I absolutely love this! Great poetry!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/9/2018 3:05:00 PM

Hello Art, I've actually written at least three other accentual meter type writes in the past which appeared in my first book, and were posted on Poetry Soup during 2014-15. I certainly plan to do more of these in the future. Very pleased that you liked it!!

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/8/2018 7:32:00 PM

It can be a dilemma if you want to hold on by force...when the music stops...the dance is over...unless you make your own music...Nice write Gary...the finale is gold...

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/9/2018 3:03:00 PM

Thanks very much Arturo for your gracious comments here!! Yes, for sure, the "finale is gold." Best Always, Gary