Love's Safe Harbor: A Poem of Hope and Renewal



I know your heart, its secrets and its fears,
The doubts that plague you, the pain that sears,
The weight you carry, burdensome and deep,
The thoughts that keep you up, refusing to sleep.

I feel your struggles, the battles that you face,
The obstacles that hinder, the paths that race,
The fight within you, the effort to succeed,
The wounds that bleed, the scars that you feed.

Lean on my soul, find rest in my embrace,
Let my love enfold you, let it fill the space,
That darkness left behind, when it took its leave,
And left you in the silence, alone to grieve.

In quiet words, I whisper to your heart,
The healing balm, that makes the broken part,
Whole again, the touch that brings relief,
The salve that soothes, the comfort that is brief.

That only love can tell, the language of the heart,
The deep connection, that sets us apart,
From all that separates, that divides and rends,
The unity that binds us, the love that mends.

Your struggles, your pain, your heart so true,
I know them all, and I'm here for you,
To lift you up, when you fall so low,
To be your guide, wherever you go.

So let your heart, be free from all that binds,
The fears, the doubts, the worries in your mind,
And know that love, will always be the key,
To unlock the doors, and set you free.

The beauty of your soul, shines bright and true,
A light that guides, and sees you through,
The darkest days, the longest nights,
The moments when you question, and doubt your might.

But in your heart, there is a fire,
A spark that ignites, a burning desire,
To live a life, that's full of meaning,
To find your purpose, and to start believing.

Believing in yourself, and all you can achieve,
Believing in love, and all it can give,
Believing in the power, of your own mind,
And the strength within you, that you will find.

For in your struggles, there is a gift,
A lesson learned, a soul uplifted,
A new perspective, a deeper understanding,
Of all that life is, and all that it demands.

And in those moments, when you feel alone,
Remember that love, will always be home,
A safe haven, a sanctuary of peace,
A place to rest, and find sweet release.

For I know your heart, and all that it holds,
The beauty, the pain, the stories untold,
And I am here, with arms open wide,
To be your shelter, and your guide.

So lean on my soul, and find your way,
Through the ups and downs, the night and day,
And know that love, will always be,
The guiding force, that sets you free.

About this poem

This poem speaks of the power of love and its ability to heal and bring comfort to a person in need. The speaker is offering their support and understanding to the person they are addressing, and reminding them that even in the darkest times, love can be found and used to bring peace and joy. The message of the poem is one of hope and reassurance, that even in the midst of pain and struggle, love will always be a source of strength and comfort.

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Written on February 26, 2019

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 16, 2023

Modified on April 23, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD CCEE FFGG FFAA HHII XJKK HHXX LLMM EXJJ XXMX XXNN XXOO PPKK
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 2,454
Words 528
Stanzas 14
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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