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IN LOVE'S GENTLE ARMS.

Safe and Warm.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published about a year ago 3 min read
IN LOVE'S GENTLE ARMS.
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In love’s gentle arms, I find my sanctuary,
a place where time slows,
where the world fades away,
and all that remains
is the warmth of your embrace,
the safety of your touch,
the softness of your whispered words.

You hold me close, your breath
a gentle caress against my skin,
your heart beating a rhythm
that matches mine,
a symphony of two souls intertwined.
In your arms, I am weightless,
floating on a sea of serenity,
buoyed by your love,
anchored by your presence.

The world outside may roar and rage,
a storm of chaos and uncertainty,
but here, in love’s gentle arms,
there is only peace, only calm,
a quiet haven where I can rest,
where I can be
without fear, without doubt,
without the weight of the world.

Your eyes, soft and tender,
are windows to your soul,
a reflection of the love you hold,
a love that surrounds me, enfolds me,
keeps me safe and warm.
In their depths, I see my future,
a path illuminated by your light,
a journey we walk together,
hand in hand, heart to heart.

In the quiet moments, when words
are unnecessary,
your presence speaks volumes,
a silent promise, a vow unspoken,
yet understood.
Your touch, gentle and sure,
is a balm to my weary spirit,
a reminder that I am loved,
that I am cherished,
that I am home.

The days may be long,
the nights uncertain,
but in love’s gentle arms,
there is constancy,
a steadfastness that reassures,
a love that does not waver,
that does not fade,
but grows stronger with each passing day.

In your arms, I find my courage,
a strength I did not know I had,
for your love emboldens me,
gives me the power to face the world,
to conquer my fears,
to dream, to hope, to believe.

Your love is a beacon,
a light that guides me through the dark,
that shows me the way
when I am lost, when I am afraid.
It is a warmth that spreads,
that fills every corner of my being,
a fire that burns brightly,
that never dims, never wanes.

In love’s gentle arms, I am whole,
complete, a puzzle piece that fits,
that belongs,
a part of something greater,
something beautiful and true.

Your love is a melody,
a song that plays in my heart,
a tune that lifts my spirits,
that fills me with joy,
with peace, with contentment.
It is a dance, a waltz of souls,
a rhythm that moves us,
that connects us, that binds us.

In your arms, I am safe,
protected from the storms,
shielded from the cold,
a refuge in a world of chaos,
a sanctuary of calm.

Your love is a tapestry,
woven with threads of kindness,
of compassion, of understanding,
a fabric that wraps around me,
that holds me close,
that keeps me warm.

In love’s gentle arms, I find my peace,
a tranquility that soothes,
that heals, that renews.
It is a quiet place,
a sacred space,
where I can lay down my burdens,
where I can rest my weary head,
where I can be myself,
unmasked, unguarded,
free.

Your love is a river,
flowing steadily, unceasingly,
a current that carries me,
that supports me,
that lifts me up when I am weak,
that holds me when I am strong.

In your arms, I find my joy,
a happiness that bubbles up,
that overflows,
a laughter that rings out,
that fills the air with music,
with the sound of love.

Your love is a garden,
a place of growth, of beauty,
a sanctuary where flowers bloom,
where life flourishes,
where I can plant my dreams,
where I can watch them grow,
nurtured by your care,
by your love.

In love’s gentle arms, I am seen,
truly seen,
for who I am, for all I am,
and I am loved,
not in spite of, but because of,
every flaw, every imperfection,
every scar, every wound.

Your love is a mirror,
reflecting back to me
the best of who I am,
the beauty within,
the light that shines,
even when I cannot see it,
even when I doubt.

In your arms, I find my faith,
a belief in love, in goodness,
in the power of connection,
of unity, of togetherness.

Your love is a fortress,
strong and unyielding,
a place of safety,
a shield against the world,
a bastion of hope.

In love’s gentle arms, I find my truth,
a clarity that shines bright,
that illuminates my path,
that shows me the way.

Your love is a sunrise,
a new beginning,
a promise of what is to come,
a light that chases away the darkness,
that brings warmth, that brings life.

In your arms, I find my future,
a horizon wide and open,
a journey we will walk together,
side by side,
hand in hand,
heart to heart.

Your love is a whisper,
soft and tender,
a murmur that speaks volumes,
that tells me all I need to know,
that I am loved, that I am cherished,
that I am home.

In love’s gentle arms, I find my peace,
my joy, my strength, my hope.
In your embrace, I am safe,
I am warm,
I am whole.

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