Sacrifice

Love is always a sacrifice.
What would you willingly give
for love to live?
Your wealth?
Your religion?
Your job?
Your identity?
Your weapons?
Your fame?
Your friends?
Your family?’
Your home?
Your life?
What would you willingly give
for love to live?

By:  Carole O’Terry Duet
Copyright:  4/27/2019
“All Rights Reserved”

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 4:30:00 AM

I think the entire reason to live an earth life is to show love. God is love, right?

Carole Duet
Date: 7/13/2020 11:26:00 PM

Yes, LOVE is ALL and without it we aren't living. However, love takes many forms and it is up to us to embrace it which sometimes requires a WILLING sacrifice.. Thanks for reading and commenting on "Sacrifice". Carole :D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2019 8:28:00 AM

That is true, without love it would all seem so pointless.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/2/2019 12:18:00 PM

Yes, I agree, Richard. Thanks for commenting on "Sacrifice". Carole Duet :D

John Hamilton

Date: 5/23/2019 3:36:00 PM

Love the song and love this poem, love is a sacrifice, but sacrifice is reciprocal, we get what we give!!

Carole Duet
Date: 5/24/2019 12:36:00 AM

Thanks for commenting on "Sacrifice", John. I love that song too. Anyway, I don't think we always get what we give but I wish we did...since I am a "giver". Carole :D

Chuck Melugin

Date: 5/20/2019 9:27:00 AM

Carole......Let's see....What would I give for love to live?......Maybe more of the same I love the way you write and I love the beauty in your words and I love Poetry!

Carole Duet
Date: 5/21/2019 8:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Chuck, for your very kind comment on "Sacrifice". I am so glad you love poetry, especially MY poetry. Carole :D

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/13/2019 9:08:00 AM

Very dramatic and thought-provoking. In my view, no matter the issue love is the answer and to get that answer I would give without end, and many times have. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Carole Duet
Date: 5/14/2019 8:23:00 PM

Thank you CayCay for your very thoughtful comment on "Sacrifice". Carole :D

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/9/2019 12:25:00 AM

Carole, you have made so many valid points. In the form of a poem, you have shown a philosophical side that I would vote for as president. Would you mind running?

Carole Duet
Date: 5/9/2019 2:03:00 AM

LOL...I wish I could run! I'm into politics big time and I dare say I think I could do a better job than DT!! Thank you for the thought though and for reading and commenting on "Sacrifice". Carole :D

Maria Williams

Date: 5/7/2019 12:42:00 AM

Its the fist time I've actually seen the video Carole, and now his words make sense to me. You posed a very important and difficult question, and yes put in that situation, what would I give up? To be there for someone is the key, a fave my dear sweet friend .....Maria Hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 5/7/2019 9:46:00 PM

Hey Maria! Thank you for your comment on "Sacrifice". I know it is a difficult question...one that many people throughout history have faced. And, yes, the song by Elton John was perfect IMO because, as he said, "it's no sacrifice" if you really love someone. You will do anything (almost) for them. Thanks for the fave too. Hugs backatcha! Carole :D

Paul Callus

Date: 5/4/2019 7:35:00 AM

I read your impactful poem, Carole, and now I'm in a dilemma, wondering what I'd be ready to give up for love! Not easy when it comes to the crunch! a fav ~ Regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 5/5/2019 1:17:00 AM

I know it's a hard question, Paul, but it depends on "love of what/who?" and on what/who is at stake don't you think? Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and especially for the fav. Hugs...Carole :D

Winged Warrior

Date: 4/30/2019 7:18:00 PM

Our love to live...a lovely verse Carole...Happy loving...love the combo with Sir Elton...^WW^

Carole Duet
Date: 5/1/2019 3:00:00 PM

Thanks ^WW^. So glad you liked "Sacrifice". Carole "D

Silent One

Date: 4/29/2019 1:53:00 PM

Love is a sacrifice, and those who do not understand that, have never loved...

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:34:00 PM

So true, ZZ. Thank you for reading and commenting. Carole :D

Charles Messina

Date: 4/29/2019 5:57:00 AM

One must give love to receive love, well most of the time (lol) Very nice Carole :)

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:38:00 PM

I believe that's true, Charles, "well, most of the time (lol)". Thank you. Carole :D

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/28/2019 5:59:00 PM

Religion and family are my life! When I say religion it is not an object but a relationship with Jesus my Lord and Savior. Some people give up their family because of a controlling person but also family should not be controlling either. Balance is key. But certainly there is a sacrifice, a coming together between man and wife - foremost even before the kids. A good poem to ponder :)

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:39:00 PM

Thanks for your enlightening comment, Kim. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/28/2019 4:06:00 PM

Hmm, I don't think I could give my identity! Unless for love to live meant for me to die. If all could live with love by my death, I would easily let God take me though because I am for sure love lies on that other side! a thought -provoking poem

Carole Duet
Date: 4/29/2019 6:41:00 PM

Thank you for your "thought-provoking" comment, Andrea. Carole :D