Love
“One word frees us of all the weight and
pain of life. The word is love.”
….Sophocles, Greek Poet
I asked the stars languishing high above
to reach into their lovely, ancient cache
to teach to me what the world knows of love
I thought, perhaps, a secret lover's stash
But, no, the words left behind flowers' hue
instead returned my question back to me
the world today has but a bitter view
how can you seek love in such misery?
It's true: we've just forgotten how to love
yet, I know love lingers in baby's smile,
a hug, a laugh, friendship's welcoming glove
Perhaps love is simply resting a while.
Sometimes a gentle push is all we need
to watch love flower from a single seed.
April 28, 2024
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