Jim Slaughter Poet Verse

You Don't Have To Be In Love

You don't have to be in love
To write a love poem,
But you must believe in love
To write one well.

You don't have to sing like Bing
To croon a love song,
But the tune you choose to croon
Should cast love's spell.

You don't have to woo with gold
To win a sweetheart,
Just let her know that she outshines
The stars above.

You don't have to be in love
To say I love you,
But you must believe you do
To be in love.

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John Read September 24, 2024 at 11:07 AM I cannot sing like Bing, I don't have much Gold, but I understand the feeling of love, those memories and feelings never grow old. Jim Slaughter September 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM Then you're well ahead of the game. Thanks, John.

Arthur Vaso September 15, 2024 at 1:16 AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STugQ0X1NoI There you go! Jim Slaughter September 15, 2024 at 10:50 AM Thanks, Arthur.

Arthur Vaso September 12, 2024 at 11:49 PM Love this, have you ever heard of the song "Im not in love" by 10cc? Jim Slaughter September 13, 2024 at 10:27 AM Thank you, Arthur, and no, I don't believe I've heard of either the song or the singer.

Darlene De Beaulieu September 12, 2024 at 11:53 AM Hello John Slaughter, I do like this poem. I have not don e a romantic poem in a long, long time. Yor right you don't have to be in love to write a love poem. /Darlene/ enjoy your day my friend.d. Darlene De Beaulieu September 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM Hello Jim Slaughter, you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my fr friend. /darlene/ Jim Slaughter September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM Fortunately, Darlene. Thank you.