This Cannot Be Love

I will not waste my emotions
On your false and pre-conceived notions
You always demand definitions
And love with selfish conditions
You must first learn love yourself
Before you can love someone else
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Love is no game for sissies! Light & Love
Golden Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 11:12 PM
True words, my friend! Ding, ding! Hugs, Donna
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November 22, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Nice message, I'm in total agreement with this wonderful verse...Raul
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November 22, 2009 at 7:36 AM
and ... no truer words were spoken or written ... and most people don't get it... so u finally got your "star"... welcome aboard and if u need any help just e mail me at yahoo and will walk u through as much as I can... blogging is so much fun too... luv.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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November 21, 2009 at 11:02 PM
simple letters but not a simple meaning and the conditions are not at all easy to define, great poem.
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November 21, 2009 at 10:44 PM
By setting forth conditions and demanding definitions, we can end up confined to lonely lives. In reality, love is unique in each relationship and defies definition. And if we do not believe ourselves worthy of love, we will never find it. Very astute observations here. Great work, Tim! Love, Carolyn
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November 21, 2009 at 10:04 PM
So very true...Enjoyed...Marty
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