This Ain't Love

Perfection he said I am 

Worth thousands of women combined.

As desirable as Helen of Troy.

Attractive he said I am 

So much so that I am afraid to demand,

To be loved and cherish by him. Only him.

Constantly in waiting I am

Never been a one and only.

Love ain't this !

My Mama told me, Love is as sure as the sunrise !

Love is as constant as her love for me !

Reviews

[Jimmy Yetts]

Mother love is, perhaps, the Gold Standard of human love; blood-tie being the crucial aspect (hopefully) missing from romantic commitment. Of course, when it comes to blood, siblings of the same mother and father are closest.
Genetic digression aside, your dramatic, hard-hitting and eloquent poem says it all, very nicely.
Very fine work, Mary!

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you Frankie J , I appreciated your review :-)

[AaronFreitas]

This is a beautiful piece Mary. "As desirable as Helen of Troy...." that is an awfully desired woman! haha good work I enjoyed this piece

[ANTO]

And mama used to say:
"Don't you rush to get old"
And mama used to say:
"Take it in your stride"
And mama used to say:
"Live your life" - lyrics of a song by 'Junior' (1982)

Mothers have been right - since at least 1982.

Good penning Mary. :))

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you Anto ... mama knows more than I do at least :-)

[ANTO]

The heart makes fools of us all Mary. No one is immune to that particular 'heart condition' so don't be too down on yourself. live and learn Mary, live and learn...
God Bless

[~]

Beautiful sentiments, A poem that looks for selfless love, and acceptance of who we are.
Great verses Mary! hugs!

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you Moonskittles :-)

[wordsofheart]

Nice and simple poetry which flawlessly defines the meaning of love.Nice work!

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you so much for your review . I appreciate it :-)

[wordsofheart]

My pleasure :)

[sinNsincerity]

Your mother sure is right because you know it when it hits you. Loved this!

[Mary Bradley]

I think so too :-) ... thank you for checking it out

[Tania]

Beautiful... I love this
_Beyourself

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you :-)

[Sami Khalil]

Wisely said and widely practiced. Your words bring it to the forefront of truth. Bravo...:).....

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you Sami Khalil :-)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Mary :)..........

[Gee]

Mums usually right Mary,or should I call you Miss Troy going forward!!Enjoyed your poem.Take care HELEN!!!!

[Mary Bradley]

You are funny Gee :-) ... yes I'd have listened to my mom instead of my heart LOL

[Gee]

The heart is more fun but sometimes ends with a sad face.

[Jamestown]

Mom, sounds like one wise lady! I don't think anyone could say it better:)
Love is definitely constant! Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Mary Bradley]

Thank you Jamestown for your kind words :-) Have a blessed Sunday

[spoken vine]

Now there's a woman who knows what love looks like.I think u should listen to her often