Love
can spring forth suddenly… unexpectedly!
Or steal slowly and silently upon us.
True love isn’t cheap…
chocolates, dinner or a fragrant flower.
True love’s cost can be steep.
Kindness, patience and forgiveness… all empower
Love
straight from the heart not the hip-pocket
Love
generously gives oneself to unlock it.
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“Our girl!” is another poem I wrote for this challenge…
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Comments (14)
I like that - true love not from the hip pocket!
Oh my, this was beautiful. Deep, and profound use of the 50 word limit. Giving us a glimpse of what problematic love looks like, but constrasting — though in its similarity —a twist of meaning, that even though steep in cost, it is only in: kindness, patience and forgiveness. I am blown away by this piece Angie 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤗♥️
I love your poem on love's value, Angie. Well wrought!
"straight from the heart not the hip-pocket" what a fantastic line, Angie! This is a wonderful poem capturing a beautiful truth!
Beautiful and very true!
True Love indeed is from the heart not the hip pocket. Well Done
Beautiful! Love comes from the heart not the hip pocket!
True love's cost is steep indeed! Loved your poem!
Lovely, witty and wise, Angie! Loved it! Good luck with the challenge!
Beautiful, Angie.
Beautiful work! 🩷
It won't hurt to get a chocolate or two 😉🙂
This is beautiful and so true—it’s not about grand gestures but the kindness, patience, and forgiveness that make it real. Great entry ❤️
Beautiful poem! Great work!