Of love, and hope.
Love is not defined
by the hopelessness of past relationships
Love is not characterized
by the negativity of one's own limited frame of reference
Love is not an uncontrollable temporary passion
that passes when the inferno fades
Love is as hopeful
as the work you are willing to put into it
Love is as strong
as the habits of years
Love is as energetic
as the emotion you invest in it
Love is as long-lasting
as your own humble tenacity with it
Love is as happy
as the joy of serving the object of one's love
Love is as powerful
as the source from Whom true love is experienced
Love has no inevitable collapse,
it needs no optimist's saccharine promise
Love is evidently modeled. Look up.
Very very true and well written!
ReplyDeletei like this VERY much. well written indeed my brother.
ReplyDelete-josydaisy
If I could be allowed to add.....
ReplyDelete"Love is also sacrifice
ready to give up all for the benefit of other,
Ultimately love is unconditional that seeks to build the one loved....."
:)
Thanks. It's what I tried to summarize in the line about happiness in serving the other, but you make it clear. Appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteI guess experience has taught me well..... Realised 'dying to self' is so very painful....
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Stephen,
:)