What is Love

What is love, does anyone really know?
What is love, they say it takes time to grow
What is love, is it just three words people say?
What is love, what does the real thing mean anyway?

Some people say the words, quickly and easily which is sad
They treat you nicely at first, get you hooked then treat you bad
They control, intimidate and shout to get what they want from you
So in fear you give into their demands as you don’t know what else to do

Until finally one day you have had enough
You then stand up to them and you start to get tough
You tell them you can't take this anymore
And say to pack their bags and show them the door

You end up hurt, crushed and in much pain
Then not being able to trust or love again

So your heart shuts down and you close the door
So as to protect yourself from being a doormat anymore

But one type of love I know that is real
Is the love for your child that you feel
Its unconditional just like God's love for me
Its precious, worth its weight in Gold and is free

Courtesy of my very good and nice friend Lynne White

Emmanuel Chibueze (Ceemah2002)