What Is Love

the love we speak of
is not a trade
being unconditional 
it assigns no grade

most seek reciprocation 
or at least recognition 
but true love dear hearts
is bliss ignition

look for these signposts
joy, empathy, peace, purity
all encompassing compassion
free from insecurity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buhagiar Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Great poem that spells out what love is, which alas, is lacking in this modern world.
Seeker Avatar
July 8, 2023 at 8:13 PM
We are all born love enabled, as a child, sparking with innocence, quick to forgive, eager to embrace, alive and aglow, moment to moment. Then, as we grow, head rules heart, pride and prejudice stifles soul’s love and light.
Narain Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Thats the true love. Lovely poem,
Seeker Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 5:53 PM
:)
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Hello Unseeking Seeker, I read this poem twice. I like the way the words flow. It will be my fav.Blessing my friend. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 8, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Hello Unseeking Seeker, you are welcome. enjoy your weekend. Blessings my friend. /DARlene\
Seeker Avatar
July 7, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Thank you, dear Darlene!
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