That's Love
by Julie Lacksonen
Ah, love...
Immortalized in poem, story, and song
As precious as our lives are long.
It's not always about romance and kisses.
It's not necessarily about being a Mister or Misses.
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When you dry your child's tears
And tend to a skinned knee,
That's love
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When you help a homeless person
With a box of granola bars or a blanket,
That's love
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When you donate to a worthy cause,
Not expecting recognition or compensation,
That's love
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When you take in a stray animal,
Knowing it may have otherwise been put down,
That's love
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Yes, love, and sadly, the lack of it,
Affects
Our hearts
Our minds
Our bodies
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When you feel as strongly for others
As you do for yourself,
That's love
About the Creator
Julie Lacksonen
Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.
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Beautiful and so very true!!
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This is beautiful, Julie! You did an excellent job!