Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

What's My Life Without Love

They say beauty defines you 
But I think your heart defines you
Your heart is an unique jewel 
Made to be shined and loved 

Your heart and my heart are no different 
They beat the same joy of living 
Maybe sing different tunes 
But their rhythms are exactly alike

Fragile maybe but heartbeat strong
Tireless to care and smile
They sing they cry they fly they fall 
They go thru a lot yet unrelenting to beat on 
 
Baby your heart is beautiful 
You can't do no wrong letting it shine 
Remember risk is where reward comes from
Perchance happiness 

As my heart is soft and yes fragile 
Been broken and cried countless times 
Yet relentless to love on 
Because what's my life without love


        Smile 

   Akkina R Downing
        8-12-17

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Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 19, 2018 at 9:15 PM Beautiful. Some people can die from a broken heart. In other's it's a very strong conduit to forgiveness, loving and survivng. How much you have inside you measures your worth, not wealth, materialistic value. Physical beauty is very transient, it doesn't last forever, the true beauty is definitely inside. Lovely poem Akkina.

James Horn November 29, 2017 at 4:37 PM How much love you have measures your worth, No matter where you exist on this earth; Am polite, Day and night; Was nice and took upper and gave her lower birth.

Chris Green August 31, 2017 at 7:10 AM Exactly, you have said it perfectly my friend. Without love life seems empty. Beautifully done Kina and late congrats on the potd. Akkina Downing August 31, 2017 at 9:07 AM Hello Chris, so happy to see you back :) and thank you for this lovely comment. I appreciate it greatly...hugs and smiles :)

Jan Allison August 30, 2017 at 3:17 PM very touching Akkina and belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Akkina Downing August 30, 2017 at 7:46 PM Thank you so much Jan.. hugs and smiles :)

John Hamilton August 26, 2017 at 10:18 AM Very nicely written, congrats on POTD! Akkina Downing August 26, 2017 at 12:05 PM Thanks so much John :)

Faraz Ajmal August 20, 2017 at 8:28 AM Such a beautiful written poem, yeah love is one of the most important thing in your life, no matter how many times your heart is broken yet you found it trusting someone else again, everyone needs somwone to share their feelings, share their happiness and sadness with someone, want someone to love them, help them and only your true love help you in these moments, living a life without love is really difficult Akkina Downing August 20, 2017 at 9:21 AM Thank you so much Faraz for the lovely comment :)

Paul Callus August 19, 2017 at 1:46 PM Belated congratulations, Akkina!! Life is void without love, even though that same love can sometimes be a cause of pain and misery! I can hear a delightful tune from where I'm sitting....must be your heartbeat:) Have a lovely weekend!! Hugs // paul Akkina Downing August 19, 2017 at 2:24 PM Thank you so much Paul. And have a great weekend... hugs Kina :)

Sunita U.D Palawon August 18, 2017 at 10:51 AM It finds a way to live...the heart and sure it's tough though fragile! Well done Akkina. Congrats. Regs Sunita :) Akkina Downing August 18, 2017 at 12:20 PM Thanks for the lovely comment Sunita...hugs :)

Michael Bell August 17, 2017 at 2:17 PM Love ... The crown of all gems - well done Akkina Akkina Downing August 18, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thanks so much Michael :)

Ronald A. Williams August 17, 2017 at 10:55 AM Amen, take that chance. Note: God is Love. Amen Akkina Downing August 17, 2017 at 11:08 AM God is love indeed! Thank you Ronald :)

Edward Mccall August 17, 2017 at 10:40 AM Good morning Kina, first let me say congratulations on POTD. This is such a beautiful poem and so true about the heart. You are so right when you say our hearts beat the same joy. Again what a beautiful poem so well written another one for my faves. Have a blessed day Kina. Akkina Downing August 17, 2017 at 11:07 AM Good morning Ed, I am so happy you enjoyed this one and favoring it. You're a dear friend. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day...Hugs :)

Gary Bateman August 17, 2017 at 6:50 AM Hello Kina, Congratulations on POTD!! Very well-done, and thoughtfully written with heartfelt passion, feelings, and emotion. Love is so very important. Superb Work!! Akkina Downing August 17, 2017 at 6:58 AM Thank you so much Gary! Love is what makes us happiest of all :)

Robert Johnson August 14, 2017 at 10:26 PM A life without love is just that. A life without love. Sadly, there are some who live without much love. Let us all pray for love to flourish in everyone's heart. Congrats on potd Akkina. You've expressed warm insight and yes, love in this poem. :) Akkina Downing August 15, 2017 at 12:04 PM Thank you Robert :)

Joseph May August 14, 2017 at 9:26 PM Love shines through...Congrats on POTD Akkina Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 9:31 PM Thank you kindly Joseph... hugs :)

Susan Ashley August 14, 2017 at 8:47 PM Congratulations Akkina! I'm so happy for your POTD honors. A heartfelt and amazing write! :) Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 8:56 PM Awe, thank you so much my dear friend Susan. I'm honor and so so grateful. Hugs :)

Heidi Sands August 14, 2017 at 7:51 PM Congratulations for POTD Akkina! :) Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 7:52 PM Thank you Miss Heidi... hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 14, 2017 at 2:31 PM - Congratulations on this beautiful poem, Akkina - love & hugs // Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 3:51 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise, your comments are always a delight to me...love & hugs :)

Dean Wood August 14, 2017 at 10:16 AM Congratulations on POTD Akkina! This is lovely! -- Dean Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 10:53 AM Thanks ever much Dean...hugs :)

Cebo Soul August 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM inspirational, well written. Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 9:41 AM Thank you so much Cebo :)

Sunlite Wanter August 14, 2017 at 9:16 AM Yes, indeed, "Better to have loved and lost than never......" Congratulations. Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 9:22 AM Thank you so much Sunlite...hugs :)

James Swartz August 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM Hey! Hey! Congrats Akkina! This poem definitely deserves to be POTD! Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 9:21 AM (smile) thank you James...hugs :)

Winged Warrior August 14, 2017 at 8:16 AM Congrats!!!...Congrats!!!...Congrats!!!...my smile is even bigger now lol...great work my friend...(((More HUGS)))...^WW^ Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM Lol! Thanks for the love ^WW^... hugs :)

Daniel Turner August 14, 2017 at 7:57 AM Congratulations Kina on POTD for this wonderful poem. The answer to your question is "lonely." Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 8:28 AM My dear Danny, I'm always to chat away :) xoxo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 14, 2017 at 7:55 AM Akkina! Awesome poem here :) Congrats on potd, a pleasure to read, smiles! xomo Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 8:26 AM Thank you so much Maureen...hugs :)

Alexis Y. August 14, 2017 at 7:44 AM Hi Akkina, What a beautiful message . I enjoyed reading this very much. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Akkina Downing August 14, 2017 at 7:50 AM I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it and many thanks. I appreciate your sweet comment Alexis...hugs :)

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