Unconditional

Welcome to the waiting room
Where lovers sit in the midst of monsoon
A overflowing of reality hits like boom
Work to become a wife or a groom

We only want the tangible stuff
Tangerine kisses and turquoise touch
What about the harder unseen things
Like broken hearts death illness and extremes

Like would you wipe my but if I was dying
Would I do for you the same not denying 
That we have hopes and aspirations of 
But are we really ready for unconditional love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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September 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM
I've never met you but I still love you Karen. God bless.
Jones Avatar
September 28, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Good energy and love is returned to you John. God bless you
Buhagiar Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 9:10 AM
You put in a pertinent question at the end of a poem which I liked very much.
Jones Avatar
September 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Thanks for liking Victor! Hugs
Rolland Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 6:13 AM
this is really unconditional love, hope it will last, enjoyed your sensitivity here yann
Jones Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Hugs Yann. I think I am the one with cold feet lol.
Williams Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 3:32 AM
An apt topic Karen on unconditional love. Unconditional love could be and should be in any walk in love. I love your second verse and ofcourse the last verse - I guess if we gave up our fears and conditioned suspicions and take people for what they are, we could then be free to give love unconditionally - Thank you for commenting on my Ballard, they don't post the video on the POTD page, so by clicking on my page the video is there. I trust you will enjoy it as you did with lyrics. Hugs Maria
Jones Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Thanks for the reply. Headed to your page now.
Challender Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 12:19 AM
A great poem Karen. Unconditional love is often talked about. How many people find it? How many find it then "butt" out? Take care.
Jones Avatar
September 25, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Thanks Martin. You bring up two good questions!
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 1:08 PM
I do not think any human is capable of completely unconditional love, but some have come very very close. Nice one, Karen, and thanks for the placement in your contest.
Jones Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Andrea I appreciate your participation and your comment I think you have a point. It seems to me it will never be even so to speak.
Warlov Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM
The butt reference is covered in the clause: ~ "in sickness and in health". It is, therefore, a contractual obligation. Not all moonbeams and kittens huh?
Jones Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 1:18 PM
lol you got that right Robert!
Greenhough Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 9:44 PM
These thoughts often come to my mind. I've cared for an Ill spouse. He would not have been patient enough to go that extra mile. Some people are stronger than others.
Jones Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Great point and your heart is huge and loyal Hilda!
George Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Love is romantic at the beginning. But as we enter a relationship, hard times, illness and many trials may hit us. In all such depressing situations, are we ready to love unconditionally is the question. It is the touchstone of true love. Great thoughts, Karen.
Jones Avatar
September 24, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Thanks Valsa!
Crandall Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Good poem Karen, it makes me think of how marriage can start as a fantasy and become a much different reality.
Jones Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I have never been married but close friends who confide in me have. I write from my experiences as well as theirs. Thanks for liking it!
mysore Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 7:07 AM
hmm unconditional it comes. Nice write dear poet, Blessings.
Jones Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Thanks poetess!
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