What Is Love?

My daughter walked into my room 

Asking what love really was

Tears ran down my face

I hugged her tight

I told her I hadn't been always right

Love is a fragile thing 

One wrong move and it would break instantly

Love is all about trust and mutual happiness

Love should only be shared between two people

As they learn and grow together

Love can overcome any obstacles because Love is Love

Not even the gods can stop Love

Love should be so strong that no bullet or danger can stop it

Love is as strong as you make it

She asked if I loved her

I love you because you were always there for me 

Because you are my daughter

Because you know not of the dangers of this world

Because you are innocent

Because you love everyone equally

Because you saved me

My daughter looked at me and smiled

Even thought she never knew about my hardships

As I struglled to find a healthy relationship

She understood what Love had to be in order to really be Love

I wish my mother would have told me before I fell too deep

I fell deep within the pits of despair 

I did not know what Love was or meant at all

I thought that love just meant you hugged and kissed your partner

If I knew what Love really was before 

I would have been wiser and waited for someone who knew how to treat me right

Now I have passed on these wise words to my daughter

I wishedthe best for her 

I hoped she could experience Love for herself 

I hoped she realized who was worthy of her heart

I hoped she learned from my mistakes

I hoped she would find Love one day

I hoped she would pass on my knowledge 

I still remember this moment and these words

As I lay the flowers on her grave each day

I know she found Love wherever she is now

She knows I love her still

Love never dies and I will always love her 

No matter where we are

Even if we are now seperated

Love is special to everyone in different ways

Love means something different to everyone who has experienced it

What does Love mean to you

 

This poem is about: 
Our world

Comments

Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda

Powerfully expressed! Truly powerful! Keep sharing keep sharing! The world needs your expression! Keep sharing your life your mind your heart!

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