Love Poem: A Transitional Love
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Written by: Keshan Govender

A Transitional Love

a youth that sees a being
of height to be an idol,
too innocent to realise
the turbulence to come. 

with rebellion a foe is found,
at heads over trivial things,
spoken speech cannot be refunded,
a phase it's claimed,
but a reflection reminds, 

traits of disagreement to familiar to say,
a memory of a life before lessons
breeds fear in the knowing,
sometimes guidance feels harsh
even when intentions are pure, 

time eases tension as relations mature,
a semblance of peace on common ground,
love is transitional sometimes,
almost like the sun and the clouds - 

the bond between a parent and a child,
littered with misunderstandings,
feelings exchanged so intimate,
few words could ever grant understanding.