Answer me this
Bring awareness to the
Complex idea about love
Does it happen organically
Exempt from conditions
Free of judgments
Gratuitous just for its existence
Hopeful for its longevity
Imagine finding lasting love
Just once is enough
Knowing some may never have
Love is like a cup of tea
Making the heart feel warmth
Needing no validation from others
Only building excitement for
Pleasure purpose and peace
Quick to turn away opposition
Releasing any and all doubt
Soothing the body mind and soul
Tension leaving with each tantalizing touch
Unleashing stress from the day
Vanquishing control with each caress
Wishing the best for all
Xenodochial by nature
Yearning for that feeling
Zen is the ultimate goal
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. Love is Like a Kaleidoscope was written in response to the W3 Prompt for this week.
I hope I followed the rules for the prompt. Apologies, if I missed the mark. It was a lot of fun writing this one. Enjoy!
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36 replies on “Love is Like a Kaleidoscope”
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Great job on this poem. Love how you told it like it is. A kaleidoscope describes the the movement love makes to me. Thanks. And congratulations on this well deserved PoW honor. Delightful. 👏🏽
Selma, thank you so much! I really enjoyed writing this one. 🙏🏽💛
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I am humbled, thank you so much for the compliment! 🙏🏽💞
This is what I called a masterpiece in writing the way you broke down love in its rare rareness form was dope continued blessings O’NIKA
Louis, thank you so much for the complement! I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Peace and blessings🥰🙏🏽
O’Nika, I like how you reflect on love through the alphabet. “Love is like a cup of tea / Making the heart feel warmth” feels especially comforting to me.
Much love,
David
Thank you, David! I do believe that love should be warm and welcoming. I had fun writing this one. Glad you enjoyed it! .😊🙏🏽
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Wonderful poem, O’Nika. Thank you for teaching me a new word Xenodochial and congrats on being the well-deserved POW. 👏
Lesley, thank you so much! 🙏🏽💛 I had fun writing this one. I appreciate you!
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O’Nika, I nominated you to be next weeks PoW! David will send you an email. I really enjoyed your poem.
Christine, wow! I am humbled and honored. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. Thank you so much for the nomination. 😊💞
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Fantastic poem, O’Nika!
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Yvette, thank you! I appreciate it! 😊🙏🏽
Clever….well done. Enjoyed this !…..Rall
Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏽😊
Beautifully written O’Nika
Sadje, thank you so much! 💞😊
You’re welcome ☺️
Great take, indeed. I was wondering about words Starting with X. Xenodochial is a new word for me. You have included all aspects of love.
Thank you, Indira! I recently learned the word xenodochial while writing the poem. Thank you for reading. 🙏🏽😊
My pleasur, dear.❣️
Lovely poem and I’m always excited when I see a new word – Xenodochial!!!
Thank you so much! I just learned that word too, so I decided this is the perfect time to use it! 🙏🏽
Absolutely!!
captured the paradox of ‘unconditional love’ perfectly, being both a serene, grounding force and a deeply physical, electrifying experience🙌♥️
Thank you, Ange! I was trying my best to include all those aspects of love, the emotional and physical. 🙏🏽
Great job on this poem!
Thank you so much, Christine! I enjoyed this prompt, thank you. 🙏🏽
You’re next!
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