Defining Love

Defining Love

Is love complete forgiveness
Compromising one’s self esteem?
Or a two-way street where
accountability is something to redeem
 
A voice in need to be heard
Stubborn and so sure
Love is deeply embedded
But not in the light always so pure
 
Is love official as written
in documents ratified?
Surely actions are louder
than words spoken and justified
 
Love is not an official object
or a pawn played in a game
Love is ethereal, intangible
Like the air and there is no blame
 
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

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  17 comments for “Defining Love

  1. November 7, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    You summed it up perfectly in your last two lines Christine….
    “Love is ethereal, intangible
    Like the air and there is no blame”

    • Christine Bolton
      November 7, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you my dear friend 🙂💕

  2. November 7, 2019 at 9:21 am

    A beautiful definition of love.

    • Christine Bolton
      November 7, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Thanks dear Sadje 🙂💕

      • November 7, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Always a pleasure

  3. November 7, 2019 at 8:45 am

    WOW, I’m otherwise speechless…

    • Christine Bolton
      November 7, 2019 at 8:57 am

      I’m so happy it touched you. Thank you so much ☺️❤️

      • November 7, 2019 at 6:09 pm

        You’re Very Welcome!

  4. November 7, 2019 at 8:43 am

    This is so true, Christine. And so beautifully written. it was a pleasure to read it.
    xoxo

    • Christine Bolton
      November 7, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Thank you dear G. You make my day with your lovely comment. It means a lot to me ❤️☺️

      • November 7, 2019 at 8:57 am

        My pleasure, sweetheart.
        xoxo

      • Christine Bolton
        November 7, 2019 at 8:58 am

        ☺️❤️

      • November 7, 2019 at 8:59 am

        💕❤️🤗

  5. November 7, 2019 at 8:38 am

    Wow! Christine, this is incredible. I loved this once so much!!! 💖

    • Christine Bolton
      November 7, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Oh my gosh, thank you Beckie! I’m so touched ☺️❤️

      • November 7, 2019 at 9:04 am

        You’re so very welcome, Christine. 😘

      • Christine Bolton
        November 7, 2019 at 9:07 am

        ❤️☺️

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