Regina Mcintosh Poet Free verse

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Written on November 24, 2023

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That Is Love

When I see a mother hold a hand,
Crossing the street –
Tenderness apparent on her heart,
That’s love.

When I see a husband looking into the eyes…
Seeing a heart, a soul –
Never seeing past the twinkling of light
Sent to show him there is more –
Than what he once believed there was,
That’s love.

When I see a grandma, smiling wistfully,
As she fondles a photo,
There – a child once three…
That’s love.

When I see a puppy’s excitement…
It barks and jumps around frantically,
When it sees it’s master arriving – it waits…
Impatiently – That’s love.

When I see a jewel…, a dewlike sign, 
like glitter on a star,
Whispering across the lashes…
Beckoning to the lover’s heart –
That’s love.

When I see a family…
Gathered around a table,
Flavors abundant, as conversations
Lead to lives meant for embracing…
That’s love.

When I see the sunlight, reflecting all He gave us,
The mountains and the seas,
The laughter – and the trees, the beautiful
That agrees… this is God’s gift to us….
That’s love!

When I see the music played,
By heavy hearts, aging gracefully…
Like the Southern summers – the Autumn’s faith…
The grieving Winter burdens… who still believe,
Believe in the rhythm of a heart who sees…
That’s love!

When I see – forever emerging…
When I see – darkness breaking through the shadows,
When I see – that life is filled with tears and laughter,
When I see – there truly is an eternity, hereafter…
That’s love!

When I see Him wiping away the sadness,
When I see Him silencing the doubtful,
When I see Him reminding me that He’s my Savior…
When I see… beyond the fears that upset me,
When I see… He is the One who will remind me…
That is LOVE!

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Unseeking Seeker November 24, 2023 at 10:02 PM Beautiful! A clear fav, thanks for sharing, Gina

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 24, 2023 at 6:21 AM Regina, your poem is a beautiful and moving expression of love. It captures the many different ways that love can be seen and felt in the world around us. The poem is full of vivid imagery and sensory details and evokes a strong sense of emotion. The repetition of the phrase "that's love" emphasizes the universality of love, and the poem's overall tone is one of hope and affirmation. Thank you for sharing this inspiring piece of writing with us.