Between The Aching

How strong a power?

The power of love is strong

However, the will bears stronger

Between the aching

And contemplating of chest

I don't think I could last any longer...

Reviews

[Lavi]

Yes, same. And that is why I am very careful of who I surround myself with. If you can't trust people who have your ear then how in hellfire can you trust the voice - your consciousness - in your mind? Love this; so true.

As for the debate. "Home is where the heart is." If you have no home all you have is you, and the will is you... so to me its the will that lasts because the mind is the ultimate weapon. The heart is our moral compass but we have to have the will to so much as look at the compass. Of course, this is reminding me of the chicken or the egg debate but meh, I've said my piece XD
Anyways, good work!

[Laurierose]

Ah, good point. I see your perspective of this. I like how you phrased the will to look at the heart's compass. You are absolutely correct in saying that the mind is the ultimate weapon. It can often play tricks on us and cloud judgement if we are too steadfast in ignoring the heart. Thank you for the kind review, my friend!

[Lavi]

No kidding. I am glad to say my mind is wired to survival. I have used my mind in the past to shut down traumatic memories and have only recovered them recently - because I believe my mind recognized my heart/will was not strong enough to take them without being destroyed by them... whereas now, I can. Does that make sense? And no problem for the feedback. I love hearing it so why not give a little (or in my case, a lot) back?

[Laurierose]

Yes, I see what you mean. It's seems like a form of protection. I always look forward to your feedback it is often very well-written and sincere. Thanks again.

[Lavi]

Well as I like to think if you lie when you really have no reason to than all you're doing is justifying the means to live a lie. Like, I honestly can't get those words out of my head. I blame listening to Let It Rock and mishearing the lyrics for at least a decade.

[Lavi]

heheh, spell check couldn't help myself: *then

[Robert Trakofler]

I can never figure out what that ache is it is a bother at the very least it is incredibly rude. Palpable palpitations in these lines like an echo-cardiogram with a direct line to the soul:)

[Laurierose]

Oh, my! I felt this and know this feeling all too well. Very tumultuous. Thank you for the kind review!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

The pureness Of heart will overcome all other- power of love conquers all difficult as it may be- wise words🌹

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Laurie!
What a joy it is to breath-in the emotional and spiritual essence of these caressing words your heart has inscribed upon the page, that only love (itself) can succinctly hear and understand.
So easily love's ache can penetrate even the most firm convictions … nothing can overcome or resist, once its power chooses you.

Written in brevity, there is nothing small or conservative about your poetic prowess.
I feel embraced … thank you ever-so warmly! ⁓ Richard ; )

[Laurierose]

Thanks, Richard!
I adore how you've connected the missing pieces in this piece to me. What comes between the aching? This is the question I've often debated. Thank you, again, for the fond words of encouragement.

[Richard🖌]

Only more ache lies between the aching, until it is sated by the soothing, searing hand of love … listen to me, like I have all the answers. ; )

[Laurierose]

Nice! The only answer I've ever come up with is depending on either side; shrouding the ache. But there is no right or wrong when it comes to poetry, right? (haha)

[Richard🖌]

Right!
Poetry is the catalyst allowing that which aches to turn blissfully fulfilling … ya know* ; p

[Crowley]

I want to know which breaks down faster, the love or the will. I guess that is a little game that is played on and on again with each new challenge of new love or a relationship. A really good point here and a very fine poem. Thanks!

[Laurierose]

Yes! I love how we shared the same vision here. Your reviews are so nice. Thanks for the review, Crowley!