Earl Schumacker Poet Didactic

Opposites

Opposites

Give or Take?

Love should have no opposites but it does
Love should be the opposite of love but it is not

Hate is not the opposite either
Most people think it is
It seems to make sense since hate is evil

Selfishness is the one true opposite of love
Since selfishness is only taking for one’s self
Causing pain, loneliness, leaving suffering behind
Selfishness is a lonely business, paid for with your soul

Love is simply giving
Giving all the time, no cause, effect or strings attached
When you have love there are no mistakes

Love cost nothing
It is free and last forever through eternity

GIVE or TAKE is your decision

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Jan Allison December 7, 2014 at 9:51 AM Wise words indeed Earl I love the final couplet it speaks volumes:-) hugs jan xx Earl Schumacker December 7, 2014 at 10:16 AM Good morning Jan. It's Sunday so I'm trying to be a good boy. I wanted to create something cohesive and meaningful. I'm glad you liked it. In reality this poem is true. I hope you have a wonderful day. Earl