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Feed the Love

Imagination trumps intelligence,

and creativity hits the genius mark,

leading the separated few

towards a light from within the dark;

where Hope becomes the timber

that burns from Worry's spark.

 

It's difficult to stimulate

what has obviously never been,

and having no inspiration

is like never knowing a friend;

or even worse, a lover

without any time to spend.

 

For owning, barely, just enough

imagination...to yield Doubt,

will extinguish Love's fragile flame

leaving both involved, without;

a direction, a destination,

a companion, or a Route.

 

So worrying about True Love

fades the Truth from all that's said,

replacing all the Hopes and Dreams

with a Spirit that's both Dry, and Dead;

for even a Love that's growing strong

must be coddled and then Spoonfed.

 

— docmaverick, Mar 05, 2008

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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bayoujeanette

18 years 3 months ago

Feed the Love

very creative. I liked the imagery the word bring out.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

18 years 3 months ago

lovely poem

Barbara Writes great title. Love unfed fails to see the love that is present. This appeals to my complaining side which I do a lot.