Friendly Affection and Love
Friendship is....?
The warm feeling inside, we always get
when an old acquaintance is unexpectedly met:
the sound of a familiar voice on a telephone line,
that sincerely asks: “are you well and keeping fine?”
We seek information after ill unexpected news,
as we phone folks almost forgotten. We peruse
the paper, only to see a familiar name on the page
that reminds us, that it’s been an interminable age
Since we last spoke together. With conscience stirred,
we’re behoved to speak and enjoy a friendly word.
Friendship imposes no limits: allows no secrets kept:
no criticism nor judgement: any faults we accept
without need for explanation: as they dismiss ours.
Folks with whom we enjoy spending a leisure hour,
that never regale us with achievements, which flaunted
leave us feeling feckless, embarrassed or daunted.
We’ll rush to their side when necessity commands,
as they would to ours: that’s what friendship demands.
With true friends at your side, we’re never lonesome,
this valued kin of Love, is worth a Monarch’s ransom.
Affection is....?
Providing a shoulder to cry on when it is required;
a consoling caress, at times when we’re sad or tired,
knowing one's presence is eagerly sought and favoured,
and is, when desperately needed, response much savoured.
Affection dons numerous disguises. In our passing years,
it’s a great comfort when we’re worried or beset by fears.
It unfailingly presents support in a quiet, essential way;
and as such, its value is welcomed at the end of the day.
When given a firm hug, or a sincere, welcoming kiss:
There’s few signs of affection we receive, better than this.
Animals do so without inhibition nor need of direction.
Lacking deceit, dogs display their honest love and affection,
by the wagging of their tail. Emulated by the purring cat:
a welcome we accept with pleasure; with no caveat.
So too does the smile that clearly says “I Love You!”
from one who is delighted and reassured on seeing you.
Affection is but a simple, tender emotion that conveys,
snd proves you’re loved in so many special ways!
Love is.....?
When Love comes calling: though we know not why it may?
We welcome it most warmly, though all reason flies away.
It is the strongest of all our passions, the absolute emotion,
being born of acute awareness, reinforced by devotion.
Resisting Love is futile, whilst its denial squanders time:
when seduction and temptation lead us, to our state sublime.
The degrees of Love are several, but all exert their sway,
when true love pays a visit, to steal our heart away.
It comes with obligation: though one gladly borne it seems,
exacting firm commitment, though it’s the stuff of dreams.
Strongly demanding: it opposes all thought of turning back!
But should one choose to do so? Of a future they’ve a lack.
If you’d effect denial? Then friendship too, it is doomed,
for without Love’s support, affection is also foredoomed.
Walking hand in hand, all three will be seen to bloom,
whilst spurning Love's a burden, that few of us assume.
Love is the greatest blessing, extended to everyone!
So embrace it when offered, and share in Life’s fun.
Rhymer. December 26th, 2016
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