Love; such a heavy
load to carry
We should give it
away
Love; a pair of
well-worn shoes
Because second miles
can be unpredictably long
Love; a beautiful
picture
But so unlike
anything we visualized
Love; we give it as a
gift
Never reminding the
recipient of the cost
Love; refined by fire
Treasure the
melting-pot
Love; a race with no
earthly finish-line
Quitting is not an
option
Love; never a vicious
weapon
But a faithful shield
Love; patient and
kind
A glimpse of God revealed
Love; the proof of
God
In us
Love; in its suffering
It grows more beautiful
Love; the wonderful
wonder
Of increase as we
give
Love; it never steals
Cannot be stolen
Love; the epitome of ‘laying
down self’
So we may stand tall
Love; because it is
God
Never fails
© Janet Martin
A truly wonderful poem!Love the way you describe the long suffering and kindness and how love cannot steal or be stolen. Really nice
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Janet. You've done it again...so eloquently described True Love. Have you heard Chris Tomlin's version of 'No Turning Back'? I've been listening to it on the White Flag album and you often come to mind when I hear it. Your witness shines like a beacon in the blogosphere!
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to it if interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ao9eQrbZvo