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Startime
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0 posted 2001-11-18 06:57 PM


What Love Is

What Love Is
it is the sharing of a sunset
as it reflects in the eyes
of the one you hold dear

it is wrapped in strong arms
as you enjoy the excitement
and power of a storm

it is walking the beach
hand in hand in the quiet
of a summer evening

it is watching the sun rise
and being thankful
for a new day
with the one you desire

it is seeing eyes soften
as you look deep
into the reflection of
yourself through his eyes

it is eyes that light
as you approach
with arms out stretched
to hold and caress

it is reaching up to softly trace
the face of him who you
have belonged to
throughout eternity

it is touching lips
and feeling passion’s flame
begin to rise as you claim
sweet coupling breath

it is sharing lovers desire
as you show your love
with touch, taste, sound
sight and smell

it is becoming one
as lover’s bodies
come together in
wild abandon or
sweet possession

it is knowing there is one
who loves and cherishes
you with
unconditional love

it is giving of yourself
completely
without expectations
that’s What Love Is

Karen Torbiak 2001©




Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

[This message has been edited by Startime (edited 11-18-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Karen Torbiak - All Rights Reserved
Balladeer
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1 posted 2001-11-18 07:00 PM


It is indeed all those things and I can't imagine anyone more qualified to describe it..
Romeo
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2 posted 2001-11-18 07:24 PM


Startime

beautiful lines my dear friend...I really loved them so much

keep up the good work

[This message has been edited by Romeo (edited 11-18-2001).]

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3 posted 2001-11-18 07:30 PM


Startime I swear you've not left one thing out because that is exactly love.

I breathe the dust, the dust is me.


Magnus
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4 posted 2001-11-18 08:12 PM


Karen,  you are in fact, without a doubt..
very much aware of what love is...this
is a beautiful expression of it...well done
and very well said...

Enchantress
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5 posted 2001-11-18 08:16 PM


PERFECT!!!   ~Hugs, Nancy~

~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~

Suetang
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6 posted 2001-11-18 08:52 PM


Karen
You have summed up the true meaning of love so perfectly.  You words flow like a tranquil stream and have the ability to reach many hearts.  Take care......Sue

Suetang

vandana
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7 posted 2001-11-19 10:30 AM


enjoy
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8 posted 2001-11-19 10:52 AM


it is knowing there is one
who loves and cherishes
you with
unconditional love

it is giving of yourself
completely
without expectations
that’s What Love Is
======================

Reading this nearly brought tears to my eyes.   I can never write as sweet a poem about love as this, coz I've yet to experience a love as true... One day, though, I'll be looking forward to the love that you've described here.

RSWells
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9 posted 2001-11-19 10:54 AM


Great definition.

"Happy people have no history" - French Proverb

peaches73533
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10 posted 2001-11-19 01:23 PM


You have explained what love is to a
T.your words flow like a smooth gentle river.
Peaches

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2001-11-19 02:17 PM


I believe love with another is sharing a mutual admiration...many people have not been raised in a loving atmosphere...I find love can be elusive...James
ctowen
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12 posted 2001-11-19 02:25 PM


Being the Star that you are
you have seen and shared much
no matter how close or far
these words link to such

A great grasp of something easily elusive!!
Well done!

catalinamoon
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13 posted 2001-11-19 08:27 PM


This is great, Karen, the way it should be, but isn't very often.
Sandra

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14 posted 2001-11-19 08:31 PM


This is exactly as it should be.  Wonderfully written, Karen.  God, I miss those days!  

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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