So many people struggle trying to figure out what love is...when the problem of discernment comes from the mere reality that love takes on more than one meaning. People can love their new gadgets, their education and their friends...but these types of loves are different from the kinds held for families and significant others. At least, this is how it works for me...
In trying to figure out what is best for me...and keeping faith in what He has planned...it all comes back to this complicated thing--an emotion or a way of life? It gets one wrapped up in a flurry to be swept away on a cloud, in confused circles, an adventure of growth, and grounded back to the roots of who we really are.
"Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails."
- The Bible : 1 Corinthians 13:4 -
Without it, life could be a lot simpler...but life is a lot more interesting when it's complicated.
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(Some words that I compiled almost a year ago...It definitely portrays a hint of love...or maybe even a cupfull...)
Brand New Start
Jazzy.
A word that describes your actions
And the liveliness that’s present when you speak.
Our conversations unravel so easily
When we aren’t afraid to say
That we’re afraid of whatever lies ahead.
Feeling insecure but knowing we’re so safe
The moment we remember that
Our parents raised us to think about more than just
Us.
Because we know it’ll be [all] right
Even though it took a while to realize
We were [so] right.
And when we thought we missed our cue
I knew, you knew.
Nothing good comes easy,
So maybe this will be great.
The flow of our melody is unplanned.
Impromptu.
And when it comes, improvisation will have to do.
And it works in near-perfect harmony.
Things didn’t work out in the beginning,
For the reason that is Now…
The feeling upon mutual discovery was so blissful.
Miraculous because the one that got away was only on unexpected vacation
Where exploration brought growth and
Realization of what one really wants and needs.
Remembering the importance of the ability to breathe.
We were just around the corner, testing the tune of loves that were meant to move us
In directions that embraced one another.
The song and dance is surreal
Like a dream sequence that is reenacted by the reality
Of a late night phone call or texting spree.
They can stop wondering and eventually recognize it was supposed to be [this way].
Something tells us we’re into something good.
So I’ll keep going as long as you’re in it and understand that
I’m ready to follow your lead because the pace is just right.
Your humility and personality never cease to impress and amaze me.
You’re worth the wait because no one can duplicate the natural high
And all the jazz [that is you].
