Love Poem: Love
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Written by: George Franklin

Love

Dearest 
Dare I love you? 
or say as much
 I ‘am not that brave 
 for I know, I may lose you  
 before I go 
that pain, I already know
 if not, and I go first
the pain and loss 
 will be the same
 why                                       
the fear and guilt 
make me stand alone
I cannot say 
 but I do know,
 It’s because I’m afraid
Of a broken heart
To tell you so.
you showed me
happiness and fun 
and gave me 
 children I had to love
 and the need
 to accept the fear
 and love anyway