What Is True Love?

Is it a kiss that lies upon your lips

Is it a tear that sometimes slips

Maybe it is a bondage that won't let go

that holds so tight and grows so slow

What I see is a hunger that has been fulfilled

A full committment that has been signed and sealed

I am sure it is fragile because it is so rare

so be very careful and show a lot of care

Let it be warm and tender

and let it be a heartmender

Don't let it be incomplete

like all the other defeats

It should be understanding 

and always have soft landings

 It's something no matter how hard I try

It seems to keep passing me by

It's a wish come true

and a God bless you

It's a lifetime goal

that only a few can afford its toll

It's a touch of grace

sent to fill an empty space

It's the "willing obligation of both to give"

That is what "true love" is

I wrote this poem in church when I was probably supposed to listening to the sermon. It was October 11, 1987. I started writing it at 11:50 am and finished it at 10:22 pm. I was 16 years old. I was on a quest to find true love apparently. I wrote about writing this poem on my other blog at homemadeharmony.blogspot.com if you want to check that out.