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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

Date: 5/21/2020 11:01:00 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
Date: 5/22/2020 3:21:00 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

Date: 5/21/2020 4:11:00 PM

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

John Watt
Date: 5/21/2020 4:49:00 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

Date: 5/20/2020 10:50:00 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
Date: 5/21/2020 12:23:00 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

Date: 3/15/2020 3:27:00 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
Date: 3/15/2020 3:41:00 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

Date: 3/15/2020 2:41:00 PM

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

John Watt
Date: 3/15/2020 3:12:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2020 2:40:00 PM

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

Rercy Zola-Zaba

Date: 3/15/2020 2:33:00 PM

Love and its oxymorons,Well put !

John Watt
Date: 3/15/2020 2:34:00 PM

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

Juliet Ligon

Date: 3/14/2020 6:54:00 PM

Beautiful contrasts.

John Watt
Date: 3/14/2020 6:56:00 PM

Thank you for your read and comment, Juliet.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/14/2020 2:42:00 PM

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

John Watt
Date: 3/14/2020 3:26:00 PM

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

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/14/2020 8:34:00 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
Date: 3/14/2020 3:23:00 PM

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

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/13/2020 2:20:00 PM

such wisdom in your words, john! beautifully written...

John Watt
Date: 3/14/2020 3:02:00 PM

Thank you, dear Ilene for spreading your poetess rose petals upon my day...

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/13/2020 1:43:00 PM

Great write John, every verse stands alone, very well done...

John Watt
Date: 3/13/2020 1:53:00 PM

Great to hear from you, dear poet. Stay healthy, my friend. ~ John