Love just is
by John Butterfield
“I love you”
is a phrase that never
should be followed by “but” or “even if”
for if it does then it is not love
Love does not have pre-conditions
does not require exemptions
is not qualified
love just is
and being so
is enough
for love does not notice imperfection
love does not count faults
love transcends petty annoyances
so love is not easy
and love does not happen often
and if it does
treasure it
nurture it
keep it safe from harm
for though it is strong
like all living things
without care and attention
it will wither and die.
I love you
never with a “but” or an “even if”
for love just is.
(I should have posted this on Valentines day but I'm only a few days late!)
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