What Is Love?

Posted byChristine BoltonPosted inBlog, LoveTags:, , , 
Sometimes beautiful and unique
A snowflake falling on your shoulder 
Disappearing as quickly as it arrived
Love arrives, surprising, and wrapped in wonder 

Other times it can come out of left field
landing with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer
Love comes packing a punch
Raw, with little finesse, and no negotiation 

Or a slow-growing oak tree from a tiny acorn
From the spark in someone’s eye
Nurturing a delicate sapling of love
Protecting its fragility until maturity

Perhaps on the delicate wings of a butterfly
Stopping only for moments to drink love’s nectar
And leaving as quickly as it came
Short-lived but unforgettable

Love is surprising


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I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

21 thoughts on “What Is Love?”

  6. Well! How appropriate for me to write I love this! The comparisons of how we find love…the details and connections are just wonderful. I especially love the acorn analogy. I think in this way, we have a friendship that slowly evolves into love. I’ve always said, it’s really important to marry your best friend 🙂

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  7. Wow! Love the journey through how love can be!!
    You knocked me down with your last stanza – totally awesome – and the last 2 lines!!
    “Short-lived but unforgettable
    Love is surprising.”

    Bellissimo, My Dear, Bellissimo!!
    Chuck
    😊😁🎁💕🌹

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  9. “Love comes packing a punch raw, with little finesse, and no negotiation.” Yes! Beautiful writing ❤️❤️

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