Hello there!  Meet my friend, 'Love'.

Inside my heart, He lives.

My other friends reside there too,

but my friend 'Love' forgives.

I have not done much for my 'Love' -

as my life was a mess.

And I remember my mistakes.

He loves me nonetheless.

Ashamed, I am, when I think back

and wish I could divert

my thoughts and acts of selfishness

and all who I have hurt.

I often cry when I remember

all of my mistakes,

but 'Love' absorbs my pain and guilt

and does whate'er it takes.

'Love' can't reside in angry hearts

that it finds hard and cold,

but rather in the humble heart,

now whether young or old.

Though 'Love' allows imperfect man

to make a sinful choice,

He cleared a path of perfect peace

so we can all rejoice.

I'm pleased that you have met my 'Love'.

Does 'Love' reside in you?

If you love others as yourself

then 'Love' is your friend too.

©2015 louis gander

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