Throughout our lives
we dream of love.
One that is pure
fulfilling
eternal.
We search
for that one person
who will fill our souls
with peace
joy
completeness.
Some of us find that love.
Build our lives around it,
full of happiness
comfort
serenity.
Some search forever.
Seeking that one who will
fill the void in their heart
that aches with loneliness
anger
dispair.
Never realizing that in order
to love another,
you must first learn
to love yourself.
You must be brave
strong
accepting
to the possibility that
pain is a part
of love.
Love is there
if you only open yourself
to the idea
even though it is not
perfect,
it is real,
and it is yours for the taking
if you only
believe.
Copyright: Heidi Barnes
