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Paradox

LOVE IS:

- that which is sculpted by time
     yet defies time...

- that which energizes
     yet drains all energy...

- that which is focused by the lens of sacrifice
     yet denies any sacrifice was made...

- made strong
     by sharing weaknesses...

- made pure
     by sharing impurities...

- made joyful
     by sharing burdens...

- made eternal
     by sharing time...

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Sam Kauffman

May 21, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Love the contrasting phrases. Nicely done, John - a perfect way to craft the notion of paradox. Love your examples. Congrats and kudos on your first place win! Another one over the fence into the parking lot! And, you get the ball back, my friend!

John Watt

May 22, 2020 at 3:21 AM

And here I thought a paradox was a pediatrician and a podiatrist... thanks, my friend. Your support means so much, coming from a post I greatly respect. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

May 21, 2020 at 4:11 PM

oh YES, I remember how much I always loved this one, John. BIG congrats on a very well deserved win.s

John Watt

May 21, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Thanks Andrea, I realized earlier this week that I had never entered it in a contest. As much as I like to write in meter and rhyme, Brian seems to prefer my free verse entries...

Ann Gilmour

May 20, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Wow John, this is exquisite in every way a true description of love and i am feeling the intensity coming from each and every word; for true love is so powerful and intense and truly out of this world... thank you for this very special poem ~ a Fave for me ~ I LOVE IT! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt

May 21, 2020 at 12:23 AM

Oh, thank you very much, my friend! Yes, true love triggers a poet's intensity! Thanks for the read, the fave, the kind words, and for your poetry friendship to me, it means so much! Warm regards, John

Besma Riabi Dziri

March 15, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Love, sweet a pain.. in its trance, blind and insane.. absorbent of all the senses.. breeding feels of unique taste.. I liked your thoughts on Love, John. I enjoyed reading them in your poetic flair! Best regards and blessings.

John Watt

March 15, 2020 at 3:41 PM

Besma, your wisdom washes over me like a spring rain. Thank you greatly for your visit, your regards, and your kindness. ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

March 15, 2020 at 2:41 PM

this is SO profound, John. Wow, I love this.

John Watt

March 15, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Wrote this in 1982... I think it was my tenth poem. Finally seeing the light of day.

Andrea Dietrich

March 15, 2020 at 2:40 PM

wow it looks like I have a lot to catch up on with you. Let me see this first.

Rercy Zola-Zaba

March 15, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Love and its oxymorons,Well put !

John Watt

March 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Thank you kindly, dear poetess. I trust you are staying well-protected from COVID-19 illness and hysteria! ~ John

Juliet Ligon

March 14, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Beautiful contrasts.

John Watt

March 14, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Thank you for your read and comment, Juliet.

Michelle Faulkner

March 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM

You capture the elusive harmony of love so gracefully here - my favorite: "made pure/by sharing impurities" - just lovely!

John Watt

March 14, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Thank you Michelle, for your heartwarming comment... it's nice to know your favorite line. Blessings ~ John

Winged Warrior

March 14, 2020 at 8:34 AM

A very pensive paradox in such perplexing paradigms...your un-paralleled lol...way to go Johnny Watts...all the best my friend...the Wingster...^WW^ :o)

John Watt

March 14, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Your words brings a smile, Wings... better yet: your comment causes my chubby cheeks to contract cheerfully! Keep on wingin' my friend!