The Gift of Love

The gift of love is what makes our world
spin on its axis; the most paramount of treasures
The greatest gift to the human race

Give love freely; give it to yourself, and to life!
What a spectacular thing to be addicted to?
Intoxicate your loved ones with it

God gave it to us so we could pay it forward
For it makes life worth living, and worth fighting for
We must give it as much as we receive it

This country of ours would be a better place
if we all treat each other with respect and dignity
and it starts with the gift of love. Let's reject hate.

Demons of hatred take our souls hostage
and leave it destined for destruction. Hate is...
ultimately slain by the healing power of love

We could make this world a better place
by helping to lift people drained by misfortune
with care and compassion, dissolving their woes

If we could do something that extraordinary
then our reason for living shall not be in vain.
Let's unhook the tentacles of hate by giving....the gift of love!


Submitted for...
Strand Choice C,Any Form,Any Theme Contest (Winner: Honorable Mention)
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
03/0/2020

Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Emile Pinet (Winner: 9th Place)
Checked at https://www.howmanysyllables.com
Date written: 08/15/2019

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/11/2020 5:11:00 PM

Your poem is a direct challenge to change the way we relate to one another! I totally agree with you! Will remind myself of your challenge the next time another driver cuts me off in traffic! Congratulations on your HM. In my prayers. Let love loose!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/11/2020 6:20:00 PM

Thank you for your continued support, Sam:-) Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2019 6:47:00 AM

Love is the answer! Congratulations on your deserving wonderful win Edward! xxoo : )

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/1/2019 7:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie:-)

Eve Roper

Date: 8/31/2019 10:42:00 PM

Great way of using your words, Edward, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/1/2019 7:30:00 AM

Thank you very much, Eve:-)

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 8/31/2019 12:32:00 PM

Re: our commander in chief, I do agree his tweets are not to his long-term best interests. But I will say, if I had come into the office of president facing the vitreous hate that so many have for him, I can't say what I might have done. Great write, Edward, love the end with your positively positive answer.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/31/2019 1:53:00 PM

Thank you for your comments and lovely visit, Reason A.:-)

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/31/2019 8:13:00 AM

Congratulations Edward! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, your beautiful poem on love successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/31/2019 9:52:00 AM

Thank you so very much for my placement, Emile!:-) Most obliged.