True Love

True Love
by Jason Williams

My heart is in such joyous pain.
It thunders in my chest so great.
But not from fear, from something else.
I have no need, yet debilitating want.

No expectations, no fear, no rules or limits;
I will set him free so he can come back to me.
This special thing is unconditional.
It is ours and we must keep it.

His needs are greater than mine.
To watch over him is a gift unto myself.
I love how we are the same.
I love how we are different.

Gifts. Words. Time. And Touch.
All the ways I share my heart;
Equally vital, equally given.
In equal measure received from him.

My heart is in such joyous pain.
Selfless and free, earned and deserved;
I give him my heart,
and he lifts it up with his own.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Asuncion Avatar
December 23, 2016 at 11:44 PM
well-written++++++...True love knows no bound........ congrats on being featured+++++++++++++
Williams Avatar
December 26, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Thank you Bernard. I'm glad you enjoyed it. This one I wrote a couple of months ago. It has special meaning to me.
Polydoro Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 4:39 AM
This poem is so beautiful Jason, love it <3
Williams Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Thanks Claudia. This one is very special to me. It's why I decided to post this one first. <3
Allison Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 7:16 PM
What a beautiful uplifting romantic poem Jason - welcome to soup I'm delighted Darren persuaded you to join:-) hugs Jan xx
White Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 12:44 AM
\o/ :)
Williams Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 8:50 PM
Thank you so much Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I actually don't write much poetry, but I've always loved reading poetry. I mainly joined so I could comment on some of my favorites. And it's a pleasure to finally meet you, Darren speaks so highly of you. (((Jan))) :-)
White Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Oh Jason! There you are :) I so love this poem! You give me your heart and I lift it up with my own <3
X2 Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 12:50 AM
:)
Williams Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 4:21 PM
You certainly do, my love. ?? :~)
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