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Spreading Love

A Performance Poem

By Samson E. GiftedPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
Spreading Love
Photo by Oziel Gómez on Unsplash

Love Unbound.

Part 1: The Dawn of Love

In the beginning, there was silence,

a vast expanse of nothingness,

a blank canvas yearning for touch,

for a spark, for a heartbeat.

From the void emerged a whisper,

soft and tender, like a lover's breath

against the skin of the universe,

stirring the darkness with a promise:

Love.

Love, the first light,

a dawn breaking over the horizon

of existence, painting the world

in hues of hope and warmth.

It began as a flicker,

a single flame in the night,

growing, spreading, reaching out,

in search of kindred spirits,

of souls hungry for connection,

for the sweet, intoxicating nectar

of affection and care.

Part 2: The Spread of Love

It started with a touch,

a gentle hand extended in kindness,

a bridge built between hearts.

From one to another, it flowed,

like a river carving its path

through the rocky terrain of doubt and fear,

smoothing edges, softening hearts.

Love, a contagion of the soul,

an epidemic of compassion,

sweeping through villages, cities, nations,

unleashing a flood of empathy,

a tidal wave of understanding.

It whispers in the ears of children,

singing lullabies of belonging and joy,

wraps them in the warm embrace

of mothers and fathers, guardians and guides.

Part 3: Love in Everyday Acts

In the crowded markets of bustling towns,

love is the currency of exchange,

a smile shared between strangers,

a helping hand offered without hesitation.

It’s the barista remembering your name,

the librarian recommending a book

that speaks to your soul,

the neighbor who waters your plants

when you’re away.

Love in the smallest gestures,

in the mundane, the overlooked,

transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

It’s the teacher staying after class

to help a struggling student,

the doctor who listens with patience

to the elderly man’s stories,

the passerby who stops

to help a fallen cyclist.

Part 4: Love in Times of Crisis

In the darkest of times,

when shadows loom large

and hope seems distant,

love is the beacon, the lighthouse

guiding ships through stormy seas.

In disasters and tragedies,

it stands tall, unyielding,

binding wounds, lifting spirits,

restoring faith in humanity.

It’s the volunteers who rush

to aid in earthquakes and floods,

the strangers forming human chains

to rescue those in peril.

It’s the solidarity in protests,

the voices united against injustice,

the collective power of people

fighting for a world where love reigns.

Part 5: Love Across Boundaries

Love knows no borders, no walls,

no divisions of race, creed, or color.

It crosses oceans, bridges divides,

transcends languages and cultures.

It’s the international aid worker

in a war-torn country,

the exchange student

immersing in a new culture,

the pen pals sharing dreams

across continents.

In the digital age, love travels

through cables and satellites,

connecting hearts separated by miles,

by time zones, by lives lived apart.

It’s the video calls with loved ones far away,

the online communities offering support,

the social media posts spreading

messages of hope, of solidarity,

of love in all its forms.

Part 6: Love in Art and Creation

In the realm of art, love finds

its most passionate expression.

In the strokes of a painter’s brush,

the verses of a poet’s pen,

the notes of a musician’s heart.

It’s the dance of bodies entwined,

the sculptures carved with devotion,

the films capturing the essence

of human connection.

Love is the muse, the inspiration,

the driving force behind creation,

behind every masterpiece

that speaks to the soul,

that moves us to tears, to laughter,

to reflection, to action.

It’s the stories we tell, the songs we sing,

the dreams we weave into reality.

Part 7: The Legacy of Love

As we journey through life,

leaving footprints in the sands of time,

it is love that defines our legacy.

Not the riches we amass,

nor the power we wield,

but the lives we touch, the hearts we heal,

the love we spread like seeds

in the fertile soil of humanity.

It’s the grandparent’s wisdom,

the mentor’s guidance, the friend’s loyalty.

It’s the love letters kept in a shoebox,

the family recipes passed down,

the traditions upheld in the spirit

of those who came before.

It’s the laughter around dinner tables,

the hugs after long absences,

the stories told and retold,

binding generations together.

Part 8: Love’s Enduring Power

In the end, love is all we leave behind,

the invisible thread that connects us

to the past, the present, the future.

It’s the undying echo in the chambers

of our hearts, the everlasting flame

that burns through the ages.

Love is the greatest revolution,

the most profound act of defiance

against a world that often seeks

to divide, to conquer, to destroy.

It’s the answer to the question

of our existence, the purpose,

the meaning, the reason.

So, let us be the bearers of love,

the warriors of compassion,

the architects of a world

built on the foundations of empathy,

of kindness, of love unbound.

Let us spread love like wildfire,

like a beacon of hope,

like a song that never ends,

echoing through the corridors of time,

a testament to the enduring power

of the human spirit, of love.

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About the Creator

Samson E. Gifted

SEG, is a talented writer, editor, and publisher known for his exceptional storytelling and keen eye for detail. With a passion for words and a commitment to excellence earning a reputation as a respected figure in the publishing industry.

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