Aspects of Love

Love, we talk about it
long to experience it
go scouring for it
are lonely without it.

Love, more than a feeling
more than a thought
more than an act
more than desire.

Love, sung about in songs
written about in poems
advertised in commercials
portrayed in movies.

Love, is far-reaching
is not concerned about age
cannot be restricted by race
is not confined to one gender.

Love, has different levels
it is expressed and experienced
it is present and consistent
it is patient and unconditional.

Love, can't be bought
it can't be forced
it can't be held hostage
it can't be destroyed.

Love, is seen
is felt
is heard
is spoken.

Love, we all need it
can't live without it
we give and receive it
Love, an excellent gift.