When Love Is Good

Things between friends are good except when
Strings are attached in the relationship.
Trust is vital in every way and
Must extend real freedom to the soul.
What to do when broken hearts are sore?
Not a time to hold back affection.
Pour the oil of comfort and kindness,
More than that is unnecessary.
But if love is dead or decayed,
Shut the door quietly as you leave.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Singh  Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 1:51 AM
Wow.. I love the last 2 lines..but it is tough :)
Sheaffer Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 5:12 AM
Thank you. I agree with your comment that 'it's tough' but somehow, for the sake of sanity, we have to move on in some cases.
Bangalee Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 10:45 PM
But if love is dead or decayed,/ Shut the door quietly as you leave.// superb expression
Sheaffer Avatar
January 9, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Thank you for your kind comment. Happy Writing in 2020
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