Sometimes Love Is Not Enough

Sometimes love is not enough, 
Like melting wax on a candle
As it's burns, vanishes into a kiss. 
You pour every ounce of love
Hoping that what you give
Will come back to you. 
Those that love too much 
Are the ones that get hurt, 

But,

They're the center of your universe. 


Like

An Ocean is not an ocean 
Without briny breeze. 
The nascent, lulling movements 
From its eternal depths; 
The seagulls that soar above her surf.

Where the murmur ambience 
Above the endless horizon
Meets the indigo sea. 

Where the brimming laden stars flicker, 
Whirl loud beneath a bright blue sky 
And the green blade of the herbal sweet sedge. 
Where, in and out the bees, butterflies, 
And hummingbird flutter to savor 
Nectar from a chalice of fragrance of flowers. 

There is no shame in crying tears 
Where love is not enough 
Fall to the living soul 
Mood as gray as the sky, 
Which the sun finishes. 
Slowly, leisurely with pure contentment 
Romance to whom love will be 
The taste of wine 
And stroll upon her beach alone.


9/9/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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La France Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Eve congratulations on your win
Mcintosh Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 11:04 PM
I loved this and wanted to say Congratulations and blessings
Andresen Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 2:29 PM
- Congratulations with your beautiful contest poem, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gilmour Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Beautiful, utterly beautiful ...sending many congrats for your top place in SO's contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Gaul Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 12:16 PM
The last stanza is particularly good filled with words that sooth the ear. Congrats on you deserved win.
One Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 11:25 AM
This is a wonderful, deep and emotive poem and I felt every word... there is no shame in crying tears, where love is not enough.. because so many times it is not.... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Lamoureux Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 6:56 PM
You captured the longing. This is well expressed Eve.
Scars Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 9:59 AM
amazing sweet Eve, loved every word and I think SO will too :) good luck :)-luloo
Mcgee Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Great imagery Eve. Best of luck in the contest
Green Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Wow, this was fantastic. I loved everything about it. You have outdone yourself here my friend. Best wishes in the contest
Michael Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 3:53 AM
A wonderful write...I enjoyed it
Gauthier Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 11:34 PM
Awesome imagery, Eve.
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