~ Love
is the
very wonder,
forever evolving.
Born of the generous
compassion and sweet
affections of God. Aspiring
within its gravity towards all,
in its conviction. Cleansing
and genuine, passive and
long suffering in its nature,
and is the willing, ambling
and very calling and open
affirmation for those who
long to be free. Love is the
one forthcoming gesture
given the opportunity,
individually, nurturing and
expressing boldly itself. Evenly,
tenderly, supplicating and sacrificing graciously. Reaching beyond
itself amid moments grown weary, and those of true uncertainty. Love
is the honest reception for all, traveling faithfully, through all time, and
the brilliant answer and awesome power of Gods forgiveness. Kindly given,
and revealed and so exemplified, through the patience shown, and advancing,
and forever abounding. Within the questions brought to task when to ponder
its grace. Love arrives, within the perfect beauty offered while standing amid
the light of its free surrender, and while accepting and acknowledging. The
very evidence of its pleasure given, and treasure received. Love is for the
curious and aware, and the true and the open, and passionate of heart
knowing and living only for
the clarity and certainty
and expression of this.
Love is sharing in the
warmth and very virtue
and value of life, and
the simple promise, and
daring existing within
the sweet purity and favor.
Carried in the enchantment
and devotion and hope worn
upon the pride of its precious
way and refreshing smile shown
upon its ever peaceful gape. Raining
down on all in its joyous welcome. Found
within the wondrous gift of its eager and ever
humbling, glorious and compelling, complete and
ever devoted greater impart and gesture of its gentle
embrace, and so... I know that I am living and thriving
here, today, because within me I can see and truly do
believe, as it has been offered through God's perfect sacrifice,
given, and proven for me, through the gracious free abandon, of His Son. ~
~ Love ~
~ Is. ~
~ Written for You By: ~ James Lee Long ~
Author notes
For the "Unconditional" contest I chose option #2
For the "Grammy" contest I chose the prompt: (A Love so real...)
I wrote this for both picture prompts...
The woman cleansing and taking care of herself reminded me of love in its truest form, and the picture of the flowers overlooking the hill amid the light of the Sun, reminded me of the love of God tending to us all, every one each individually...
The love that we show ourselves and the love that he shows us I believe should be given generously, for ourselves, and to Him and another, and as we show our love for Him, and as He has shown it to us we can evolve through it faithfully and in turn be brought to recognize more, of the glory of this life He has given us, and be forevermore matured and compelled through it, so the honesty of His grace, and love, will continue, to live on...
God bless you and keep you at peace, and may you always find perfect joy, and freedom, in loving and being loved...
~ James ~
A contest entry
- Daily contest by creationsfromheart.
525 points, ended April 7, 2008, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - GRAMMY AWARDS by Rebekah-Ann.
500 points, ended April 25, 2008, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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i really really like this poem and how you shaped it. it made it that much better. you know, it added interest to it.
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nice concrete form. thank you for the entry.
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I really liked this and I loved how the poem is concrete with a flowing shape to make this poem have much more of a bigger impact with feeling and the words you used couldn't have been better chosen. I really liked reading this, great job!
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thanks for entering and sharing your work... this was a good write and a good read...
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I really loved this! What love is is all that! You are a very wise and clever person! I love the form you typed it in and I really loved the lines: "Love
is the very wonder,forever evolving" and also: "Love is sharing in the warmth and very virtue and value of life"
Very well done.
Than you for your entry!
Becks
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"Love is the very wonder, forever evolving" AMAZING is all i can say..thanks for sharing that awsome piece...cuz love is all thats beautiful
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This was a very enjoyable read, i love the picture it makes!
Jack -
various aspects of love well penned.
Best wishes and good luck
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I love the content the meaning makes it that much better, the vibe, the flow, the connection was great , even though the poem and picture didnt connect ,its still great
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Wow. Excellent.
this is exactly how i feel about the love that many people feel along with God and his son. keep up the good work, you did an excellent job.
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hhm,, i enjoyed reading this, even though the lines were a little distracting, but when i saw the entire thing i got the point of it, so its ok. thnkas for sharing
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I loved this James!!! No need to say anything more....
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Whilst the words and sentiments are fine there are some problems of English which need addressing: the sentence, "That arrive within the perfect beauty offered while standing amid the light of its free surrender, and while accepting and acknowledging." Is incomplete as it appears to be lacking subject, verb and object - perhaps "Love arrives" might be an improved starting point for this sentence which will still require completion following "acknowledging."
"Gods perfect sacrifice" requires an apostrophe ("God's") as the "perfect sacrifice" belongs to God or, more correctly: God's is possessive of perfect sacrifice.
I wondered if this might be in the form of a "Lantern" poem so I reduced the page size only to find what appears to be a rocket missile.... I can not believe that the poem is intended to be satirical by placing a warlike image against a poem on God's love. The contrast of the two items seems misplaced - unless, of course, the shape of the poem indicates something else. -
I like your way of writing with this twist and turns, very creative and each time emerge out with a different shape. Embodiment of Selflessness
Very divine and pure love.
Nice poem
Love & Peace
Bin -
A beautiful great poem.
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what a beautiful form poem. So carefully structured and it flows effortlessly. An inspirational feast without pretensions or hyperbole, I enjoyed the sincerity. Thankyou
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Excellent.
Loved it!!!
Fathima -
and this...
to return to the symbol... I didn't see the cross at first but a chalice =) the giver not the crusader -
outstanding
while i am somewhat suspicious of crosses and other symbols, I find this form awe-inspiring. It does not signify any religious intention, likewise the texture of the poem. the message and the form support each other in a balanced way. the words keep the intensity and despite the apparent verbosity, the author - you - does not lose track himself in the abundance. well-done. very impressive
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It portrays love as it should be, God's love. I like how it is in the shape of a cross. The details really make it special.
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That was an amzing description
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Wonderful
What a moving poem?! It is SO descriptive and beautifully crafted. Great use of language here. Enthralling to the very last line- hard to do with lengthy poems. I hope you keep writing, welldone. :-) It makes me want to hug someone. My favourite part has got to be:
'Carried in the enchantment
and devotion and hope worn
upon the pride of its precious
way and refreshing smile shown
upon its ever peaceful gape.'
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This was amazing.. The way you view things just amazes me.. I really have no words that will do this piece any justice... I find myself always speechless at the end of your writes... I enjoy them all so much.. This was just beautiful... Great write my friend.. Beautifully done..
Peace to you,
Jetleena
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Totally agree ... love is sharing
in the warmth and very virtue and value
of life, and the simple promise, and daring
existing within the sweet purity and favor...
Love is unconditional!
Congrats with your trophy
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Wow, just wow.
I really can't think of anything to say other than that. Amazing. -
this is a beautiful poem....you truly uderstand the whole concept of love and show it in a very creative way through this poem.Nice Read for sure
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So tender and clevery written
goodnes, your soul is releasing your artistic beauty
powerfully! well done brother poet, well done!
a feast to the soul!
ears/Seattle.
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Nicely written and I wish you luck the contest was to be a bit shorter in lines however it looks like most needed more to express themself so I have changed it
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Powerful message...
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I really liked this James. You do shorter pieces very well too!!! Good luck in the contest dear. Love, Cathy.
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