For the first time ever, I'm taking part in the A-Z Challenge and NaPoWriMo, where I'll have to write a poem a day for the whole of April (26 in total for A-Z). I'm combining both challenges. This is my entry for Day 12 letter "L" (Day 13 NaPoWriMo).
The altar of life is the soul, but the temple of love is the heart.
Poverty is born from want, but charity gives birth to love.
Do not seek material gifts upon which dust will find a resting place, instead, seek the enlivening spirit of a child and quench his/her thirst with the beauty of water.
The heart holding the manifest spirit of love will avoid the atrocities of greed and will give milk to the mouth of an infant drinking from its mother's tears.
Love is true justice, with infinite dignity born from the heart of the Almighty Himself.
Love is the life-force within the existence of humanity and the sweetest melody among all songs that have ever been sung.
The altar of life is the soul, but the temple of love is the heart.
My heart embraces the golden rays of the sun, but my soul weeps at the sadness of a flower answering the call of death in its final moments of a lonely life.
Remarkable is the man who allows love to rule his very being with profound discipline, but sad is he who allows hate to rule his emotions inside his heart of ignorance.
Love is charity to the heart in poverty for its beautiful meaning.
Hello Andy. This is very thought provoking. Especially the second last verse - love juxtaposed with hate. Always powerful.
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My dearest Denise,
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Very profound post...I really enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Jessica,
DeleteAs always, you say the sweetest things about my work. Thank you so much.
This has so much depth...wonderful Andy.
ReplyDeleteMy precious Janaki,
DeleteThank you for reading what came from my heart with your heart. You know I am a man of deep, deep emotions. I am also a man who cherishes your sweet friendship (smile).
This is stellar, Andy! Love your take on "love" - just beautiful.
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Dearest Martha,
DeleteYou are sweeter than SWEET!! Thank you for always stopping by.
Deep and meaningful post, superlike :)
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Dearest Sulekkha,
DeleteYou always write from the heart. I am touched by your kindness and affection.
An excellent post, Andy! There is so much to learn from your beautiful words.
ReplyDelete"The altar of life is the soul, but the temple of love is the heart." - This is my favorite line!
Take care and God bless! :-)
Dear Irene,
DeleteThank you for your kindness. I am most grateful.
Your expressions are very powerful. :)
ReplyDeleteDear Balqis,
DeleteOnce again many thanks for you sweet affection.
wonderful thoughts...really loved it:)
ReplyDeleteSweet Elvira,
DeleteYou are so good to me (smile). Thank you for the support and love.
Andy this is one of your best. like Irene I love the line "the altar of life ..." this is a great post, only Christ could have said it better. god bless
ReplyDeleteDear Roy,
DeleteWhat a beautiful thing to say to this humble poet. I am moved by your kindness. Thank you so much.
I really like: "The altar of life is the soul, but the temple of love is the heart." Beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mary,
DeleteSo happy you enjoyed the poem. Love is what I feel every time I sit to write. Thanking you again.
Some deep musings here, Andy. I love the altar line too. The lat line is pretty deep. It's lovely to see you do love from a different angle to romance.
ReplyDeleteMy beautiful adura,
DeleteYou know what to say to touch my emotions with love (smile). Thanking you again and again.
Wow! Andy dear, this is an awesome, pensive write!!
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My beautiful Hanan,
DeleteEverything you say to me is awesome and sweet. Thank you for being such a great woman and friend (smile).
Love is the best charity. We do often seek material things, but just like actor Billy Dee Williams said (another romantic man), "Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with." I believe that could be a romantic partner, family member or friend. You hit the nail on the head with this Andy. Loved it. :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Tameka,
DeleteYou speak with so much truth. Love is greater than thank any success by far. Well written.
There are so many beautiful lines here we could use as quotes by Andy David :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a poetry outside your lady flower and it spoke so deeply of love in another level.
I have my own definition of terms and yet I'd like to linger on what you have written here. They are good reflecting points written in a very artistic manner...Love is a life force!
Dear Melissa,
DeleteFor some reason, I have missed a lot of comments. Please accept my sincere apologies for not replying sooner.
There is no greater emotion we can express than love. Love is greater than death, for in death, we and everything around us will perish, but love will live on forever and is the only living thing that cannot die at the doorsteps of death...remember? (smile)
Thank you for lingering. It's always good to see you.