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I think Forrest Gump said it best,

'I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is.'

...and I do.

I remember passion with purpose

so thick I could dip it out of the sky with a ladle

when a first date was exciting

not weighted by too much expectation or fear

clear, sensible electric

love, upon reflection

that brings a big grin to my face

communicative love

mutual love

with meaning

as unapologetic as it was terrifying

Doors opened warmly for the first time

door slammed shut for the last time

I felt it all.

and I left it behind some years ago

to cope solely, with various numbing agents

forming a thick callous of skepticism along the way

for anybody who dared challenge my heart again

My legacy on this planet may not come from

offspring

or a singular love

and that's undoubtedly an obstacle to endure

but only when no chance remains

Until then

I offer what I have to those without

and collapse some days between

but I'm still breathing

and any attempt to thwart

my shaded heart from beating

will prove

your will power

all but

fleeting