Love
What’s love?
Love is unconditional and caring,
not asking “what’re you gonna do for me?”
Or, “if you love me, you’ll do this.”
Love is embracing and kind,
not malicious and uncaring
words filled with selfish and greedy desires.
Love is strong and understanding,
like a child learning their way in the world.
The way that’s taught is on display;
habits filled with empathy, nurturing, and positivity.
Love should be warm and gentle,
a cool breeze on a hot summer eve,
but the love received is like a harsh winter gust
in temperatures below freezing.
When the day comes for the season of change,
love will bloom like orchids.