Philosophies of love



Love...
The complexity of it all
Never a stranger
To stranger ways

Yet, in flux
What shall I do
But, enter into unknown realms
Lost beyond, where all hearts may go

And, what if the life lines
Should never fetch me back
Nor if they could
Would I then, embrace their rescue

I prefer to drown
Within her arms
In the passions of a heart

And address to all...
who have partaken of this fruit
Sweetest nectars from the vine
Counsel I, against all hopes of diets change
To quell desires of the appetites

A universe of benevolence
Beatitudes within this
The seasons of...
Love's preparatory bliss

To also caution...
Upon discovery of fresher science
Which only seeks to explain
But, become a master of the study
Worshiping her undue complexity

And revel in this catalyst
Of newer discoveries
Unto one’s self

Becoming like an innocence
Within her presence
And always there...
Destined to be and remain

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Submitted on May 01, 2011

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A fortyish native born all American man. Married twice and for the last time. I have four children; Three daughters and one son that are all over the age of eighteen. I also have two grandchildren; one three years old and one nine months old. Inspired by God, tragedy, life's experiences and then a fairy tale love. I never intentionally set out to write poetry, but "She" inspired me. "She" meaning the love of my life. That love is a passion that after thirteen years still grows stronger each and every day. It eventually had to be put into writing. As I wrote poetry to her, she encouraged me to approach other subjects. Doing so brought me to discover that poetry could wash away the bitter tastes of life (suicide, cancer, and divorce) that were still living like demons inside me. So when poetic therapy brought those impish fiends to a stalemate, I began to experiment more. Creating fictional characters and situations within my works. The support of this online community has inspired me even further to continue to hone my writing skills giving the readers the best that I can offer. Thanks to all you out there in Lulu land. more…

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