Random Thoughts On Love

Love risks all when we just can’t pass it up 
Though it may ask us to drink from a bitter cup, 
For who has not loved and, regrettably, lost 
They who would love must measure the cost. 

Love promises much more than crude infatuation, 
It matures into that warm, mutual appreciation 
When a couple shares not-so-subtle glances, 
Willingly walks together through perilous chances. 

Love smiles at the unanticipated gift or token 
Love is the apology after harsh words are spoken 
Love accepts the gentle unexpected touch 
And knows the meaning of precisely such. 

Love endures when everything else becomes jaded, 
When what once was unblemished now has faded 
Love looks not on the outside, but inside the soul 
Finds therein the reasons the two are made whole.  

Love is more than a few words can describe, 
Words written on a wounded heart can ascribe. 
Love is faithful to vows of commitment spoken, 
The promise of one’s presence never broken.

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Lamoureux Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 3:32 PM
I enjoyed your thoughts on Love. Thanks as well for your kind visit.
Hankins Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 8:45 PM
Your very welcome. Thanks so much for reading my piece.
Gondolf Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 1:13 PM
I enjoyed reading your thoughts on love, Milton, nicely written. John
Hankins Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Thanks, John. I'm glad you enjoyed the read.
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