THE HAVEN OF LOVE

   THE  HAVEN  OF  LOVE  

 

 

 

Love is not just a word or a feeling

Nor the "heart throb" and emotions that keep our heads reeling

It's a decision to care regardless of who is beside us

Seeking God's hand and wisdom to guide us

 

Accepting, forgiving, sharing like a mother

Sacrificing our want for the needs of another

 

Love's a passionate embrace, or a tender caress

 An ear bent to listen, or a hand reached to bless

 

It's the path we must travel to achieve our reward

Of spending eternity safe with our Lord

 

For the kingdom of God is with us today

Spurring us on to show others the way

 

 

It's been said "God is love," and I believe it is true

For He blesses us all as we let him show through

 

Our actions and lives; never stopping the flow

So all whom we meet will definitely know

 

There is a haven of love and acceptance inside

Which can only grow stronger with whatever they confide

 

 

Love is shown with a smile, a word, hug, or deed

It's seeing and fulfilling an unspoken need

 

It's sharing in laughter, joy, pain, and sorrow

Never making one wonder if you'll still care tomorrow

 

Yes, love is what makes life exciting to live

Not just to receive, but especially to give

 

(c) Ellen Hammond

 

 

Reviews

[Markymark]

Hi Ellen,

Oh the ways that love is expressed. I think your message was that love is manifested in many ways, but the truest kind is selfless love, like the Love of God which was shown at calvary. People just don't get it sometimes.

Wonderful message

Mark

[cest la vie]

Ellen,
so glad I read this piece this morning. Gentle reminders of love was just what the day required. Beautiful poem, simply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this piece with us all

[Tina Kline]

This is the way love is. You've expressed it perfectly in your wonderful and beautiful poem. I'm impressed.

[Seashell]

One word dearest Ellen

LOVELEEEEEEE !!!

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and compassion once more.
God indeed Bless You

Babsie xx

[Wicahpi]

This is just a perfect blessing!!!

[Ladysue]

This flowed gently with a beautiful message. You title is perfect. A lovely read...

[angelinmypocket]

One thing love is not, is selfish. This wonderful write describes love...and you to a T Ellen. A universal message for all.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Love is selfless, love is kind, love is forgiveness, love is understanding... you really said it all so brilliantly in this delightful poem... wise words to the hearts of the world.

[Samuel Dickens]

Yours is a very mature, enlightened view of love. A wise concept that could only come to be through years of experience and nurturing. It is love in its truest, most advanced state. Bravo, Ellen.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

First John is one of favorite books of the New Testament for the simple yet complex message of faith it holds. Wonderful poem, yes, I likewise believe that God is love.