Love Poem: Empty
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Written by: Malcolm Burrell

Empty

Ignorance is bliss, believe me. 
For I was once full, with what I thought I knew completely. 
   Experience has taught me, that I know nothing actually. 
About love, and all it takes, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. 
   I gave it sacrifice, commitment and honesty. 
I gave it trust, dependability, and loyalty.
   I gave it kindness, with moments of vulnerability. 
I gave it tears, when it was thirsty.
   I gave it mind, body and soul, when it was hungry. 
I gave it intimacy, in times of privacy.
   I gave it my hand, and walked with it blindly.
I gave to what I found, unaware that it could be lost so easily. 
   I gave, but it takes two, anything less is fallacy. 
 I gave it my all, and now I'm just empty.