Never Heard of 'Love'

It takes many forms
None of which I'm familiar
From landscape affinity
To blood-born bonds

From mild infatuation
To sensory captivation
Intimate life creation
To declarations between nations

What of this ruthless red tie?
A billion prisoners and counting
Yet problem surmounting
Everything red and white

What of this ruby red tie?
Spawn of confessions
Expressions and obsessions
Most defiant of depression

What of this radiant red tie?
For which begins in the eyes
Comes as quite a surprise
Where there, you both lie

What of, this relentless red tie?
Invalidates, all sense
Justifies, any expense
For you my love, will never end...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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May 9, 2016 at 6:56 AM
Yeah that is great poem
Mcconnell Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 10:07 AM
good stuff Michael, nicely done , enjoyed it!
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February 8, 2016 at 5:51 AM
- A deep and powerful poem, well written Michael - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Whatley Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Thanks so much Anne!
Van Breda Avatar
January 17, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Very Cool ~~X~~
Whatley Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Many thanks, Kim!
Sage Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 6:09 PM
now you've said it so right about Love, wow! that's really excellent Michael
Whatley Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 6:24 PM
How ironic :) Many thanks for reading, White!
Clay Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 4:27 PM
I enjoyed this very much.
Whatley Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 5:21 PM
Many thanks Mindy! This was my first love-oriented poem.
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