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You will not know what love is
When chemistry floods your brain,
When butterflies fly in your belly,
When they know exactly how to pull you closer—
Fingers tracing the back of your neck,
Through your hair,
Bringing your lips to theirs.
So close you can feel their soft, sweet breath
Entering your body,
As if their soul is merging with yours,
And yours with theirs.
When a jolt of electricity runs through you,
Delivering you to burning desire,
Raising the temperature in the room,
Lighting fireworks within you,
Dropping you to your knees,
Leaving you begging, please.
You will not know they are the one.
You will not know what love is.
You will know what passionate lust is.
But love is different.
You will know they are the one
When you feel safe,
When your needs are met,
When they support your dreams.
When their presence brings calm and comfort,
And your trust stays unbroken.
When discussions lead to growth,
And apologies are heartfelt, sincere.
When your agency is not taken away,
And your freedom is not a threat but encouraged.
When they make life a little less heavy,
A bit more colorful.
When they see the beauty of your soul,
Admire the depth of your thoughts,
And are captivated by the brilliance of your mind.
And finally, you will know...
Not in the rush, the spark, the fire.
Not when your head is in the clouds,
But when your feet are firmly on the ground.
You’ll feel it in the calm,
When love simmers slow and steady—
Its hum gentle, its noise low.
About this poem
"What Love Is" explores the profound contrast between fleeting, passionate lust and the steady, enduring qualities of true love. It begins with the intensity of desire—chemistry, butterflies, and electric moments that captivate and consume. But the poem challenges this idea of instant connection, asserting that love is something deeper, quieter, and more grounded. This piece is a journey of reflection, encouraging us to rethink what it truly means to know someone is “the one” and what love is. more »
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