Born of speculation
turned to flirtation
fanned by infatuation
leading to cohabitation
challenged by tribulation
threatened with stagnation
surviving temptation
strengthened by duration
LOVE, seasoned by time.
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Submitted for Poets United Midweek Motif - Love.
A bit of tongue-in-cheek rhyming.
You have described a love relationship well... all the more effective because of its brevity creating impact.Impressive poem.Looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very good meal, a long time in the oven. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, all good, since it morphs itself into LOVE
ReplyDeletemuch love...
I love your love!
ReplyDeleteOh, so wise, for that is the journey. Many never make it past the tribulation.
ReplyDeleteOoh love seasoned by time!! Brilliant!!❤️
ReplyDeleteLove certainly matures with time and we then appreciate it more.
ReplyDelete*Smile*.
ReplyDelete"LOVE, seasoned by time."...so true..really love the progression of the poem, from lower truth to higher...
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed your progression in this poem! This is indeed love, the way it unfolds over the years.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Bev.
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