The path of love
Is a most challenging one
For many,
An elusive road
Taken by the heart
Which understands
That love is not gooey
Or dripping with smiles & hugs
Nor is it the utterance
Of countless soft words
Love is a force
A powerful kindness
That moves gracefully
And silently offers
A trust without fear
An expression of vulnerability
That evaporates fear
And engenders respect
Love is a force
That assures peace
And promotes well-being
As it ignites responsibility
When we look into
The faces of friends
