love

Love is such a simple word,
Yet so difficult to define;
It can bring about such joy and pain;
It tastes both bitter and divine.

The love a mother has for a child,
Is both unconditional and secure,
But what if that child turns against her,
Will that love stay honest and true?

Love can ignite a passionate desire;
A burning understanding from deep within;
It can also light the kindling of jealousy.
Will it smoulder or catch fire and win?

Love is an all consuming force;
When unexpected will swallow you whole.
Leaving you reeling in its powerful wake;
Surprised by your lack of control.

But when its slowly drip fed,
Bite by glorious bite;
You savour each and every segment,
Relish in amours delight.

As fast as it came it can fade away,
Rust and corrode over time;
It can break a heart into a million pieces,
The ultimate compassionate crime.

But love through a child's eyes,
Is as simple as one plus two;
Love and compassion are our greatest gifts,
Because who being loved is poor?

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