When The Heart Chooses

love defies all logic

all boundaries, land and sea

it permeates through walls of rock

through doors without a key

unafraid of any borders

undeterred by darkest night

it doesn't need two wings to soar

or eyes to give it sight

love settles where the heart says

it's carried on each breath

it burns as if by magic

it can't be killed by death

in truth it's unrestricted

not caged within a home

it can float into the heavens

it can comfort when alone

its fervour undisputed

true love remains unshaken

its diamond strength enduring

its presence unmistaken

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... a year later... and it seems the World is topsy Turvey. However, Love is a feeling that we choose through all sorts of Weather.
Our feathered friends still gather to sing their Songs, and I leave Seeds for them... for strength and fortitude. Be blessed... Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat your lovely words and visit are a gift. Thank you dear friend for stopping by today.

Chris

[Patricia]

Oh I loved the second stanza most definitely! Very good writing on love, such a complicated emotion but at its best it is so simple. Lovely!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear friend for visiting this older poem. Have a great week-end.

Chris

[red93]

Beautiful thoughts Chris very nicely expressed and put together - excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for your lovely review. Know you are appreciated.

Chris

[red93]

👍👍👍👍👍

[Sami Khalil]

True to all of that and high fives. You said it all marvelously and truthfully in a wonderful poetic form. If money makes the world go round, then love makes the hearts go round to encompass us all.
Thank you for sharing with us your talent.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami for your very generous words and for stopping by today. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. You are welcome Chris.

[zainul]

Dear Chris,
You have depicted love in its classical form.I love your rhymed piece and feel that love is divine.
Thank you for sharing the lovely poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear zainul, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I really appreciate you stopping by today.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Real nice, Chris. I read a book once written by an Episcopal priest who wrote that love is a decision and a commitment. Love is one area where English doesn’t have enough words.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you liked the poem and I thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[KAREN]

This is words painted with beauty. I love the peacefulness and warmth it gives. Love does go on, and death can't kill it. Nicely done!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Karen for your lovely review. Happy Saturday.

Chris

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[lightsong]

I came across this gem again, beautiful dearest Chris, so beautiful, You always know how to express with words in an elegant wonderful way. Love to You ❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, I so appreciate this second visit from you to read When The Heart Chooses. Thank you kindly.

Chris

[Crosby Idasa]

This is very beautiful poem... well written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Crosby, I appreciate your encouraging review.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I hadn't read this previously and that was an unfortunate miss
Although this is girly stuff, it is done in the style I most appreciate and reads as well as a gentle flowing stream that burbles with this wonderful bit of imagery
Definitely high on your list of contributions and obviously I am not the only one who enjoyed
Sun must have been shining on this day

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave, thank you for reading my girlie stuff:) Like that it flows like a gentle stream. Have a lovely day.

Chris