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What is Love?

July 28, 2010
By lindley-riekel GOLD, Midlothian, Virginia
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lindley-riekel GOLD, Midlothian, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
There never was a good war, nor a bad peace. -Benjamin Franklin

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Is it just giving up?
Sacrificing for what you want?
It's not all butterflies and candy hearts.
It's hard work, sweaty palms,
and before the storm, it's calm.
Is it tears?
It's heartache.
It's slow songs and fast life.
Growing up, gorwing old.
Love is a job
An attitude
A lifestyle choice.
What is love?
A treasure trove.
An addiction, some say fiction.
What is love?
You don't know until you feel.
Until you love.

© Beth S., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
This came to me after a boy who I really like told me her liked another girl. I was listening to the Never Shout Never song "What is Love?" and got inspired.
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lindley-riekel GOLD said...
on Oct. 24 2010 at 8:41 pm
lindley-riekel GOLD, Midlothian, Virginia
13 articles 38 photos 25 comments

Favorite Quote:
There never was a good war, nor a bad peace. -Benjamin Franklin

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d'ahw thanks manders(:
amandap PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 23 2010 at 7:04 pm
amandap PLATINUM, Midlothian, Virginia
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and I love this! :D very beautifully written, very creative :D :D way to go!