A tribute to Love

Love... How shall I describe you?
You are desire,
you search, you seek,
and never stop until you find.
Once its found, you never let go,
and truly I am impressed by you,
for with such longing desire,
sacrifice finds place in your passion.

Love... How shall I describe you?
You are the gift of self.
You give completely, you withold nothing,
for the one that you desire,
is also the one that you offer up your entire being,
and truly I am impressed by you,
for with such empathic self-giving,
desire is purified in you.

Love... How shall I describe you?
You are filled with mercy and understanding.
You become the one that you desire,
To unite yourself in death with her,
That she may become like you,
And unite herself with life that defines you,
and truly I am impressed by you,
for your desire is so great,
it unites seeking with giving.

Love... How shall I describe you?
Your nature is life-giving,
Your intrinsic reality is goodness,
and truly I am impressed by you,
for your power is so great,
it defines my existence.

Beauty is an expression of you,
Tenderness is the touch of your hand,
Charity is how I see you.

Oh, how painful it is when I fail to respond to your call,
It hurts when I cannot return your tender carresses,
At times I shout "stay away from me!!",
for I'm unable to return your kindness.
My heart longs for you,
but my will is too weak...

But your kindness goes beyond my limitations,
It gives me first what it requires of me,
that I have no excuse,
for you were given to me that I may give of you.

You have given me your all,
and that sums every reason to keep on striving,
Until the day I return to your arms,
And see you face to face..

- To Love Itself...