Love Unconditional.

I was taught, early on

That love is…

Raw

Unbridled

Passion.

I was taught, early on

That love is…

All-Consuming

Dangerous

Physical.

I was taught, early on

That love is…

A whirlwind where

One must be careful

Or be swept away.

Oh, but I was surprised

When I learned what

Love really is.

Love is…

Innocent

As it wraps its fingers

Around mine and asks,

“Come and play with me?”

Love is…

Gentle

As it hugs me tight and tells me,

“I missed you, don’t go.”

Love is…

Safety

As it curls against me and rests its head on my chest,

And falls asleep.

Love is…

Unconditional

From a child,

Who gives always,

But only desires affection in return.