Notes About The Poem

Written, January 12, 2026
For the Premiere Contest, “Pick A Line”
Sponsor, Hilo Poet ~ 7th Place

“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” 
 from “Love Story".

True Love


True love means not having to say sorry,
for two hearts merged as one, might understand
each other's faults can be less than starry
when one of them does something out of hand.

True love creates a see-saw, balanced well,
when ups and downs can interact with flow
to accept challenges when each must dwell 
and find again that I love you plateau.

A bonded love can handle good and bad.
Emotions may upset the balance of
the steady motion that it most times had.
Such is the see-saw of devoted love.

Never having to say you're sorry shows
a love that lasts like an undying rose.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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January 17, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Sandra, CONGRATS on your win with this lovely, expressive poem! Janice
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