Saturday, October 25, 2014

Love Is Sacrifice Comments

Rating: 5.0

At a dim-lit dining table I sat
Alone, but a lone red rose in vase, stood
My mind's lost sojourn, she read
Confused and searching, my unusual mood
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Paul Sebastian
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Prabir Gayen 29 November 2018

Love is a choice of offering A voluntarily self-sacrificing Patiently, an unselfish giving There's no greater love than this: To lay down one's life for a fellow friend! .....good thought on love

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Bharati Nayak 07 June 2017

My rose said: You need to be uniquely coulourful Be unique you, yet be real and true Take my firmness, softness, my colour with you Become real, be the real unique you! Her uniqueness stood out, my uniqueness I was loved, I found some happiness- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My Rose replied: I am now only a stump twig I gave you all, even though it painfully pricked Love is a choice of offering A voluntarily self-sacrificing Patiently, an unselfish giving There's no greater love than this: To lay down one's life for a fellow friend! - - - - - - - - - - - - -A poem of love and sacrifice that makes me comeback to read it again and again.

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Rajnish Manga 02 June 2017

It is always satisfying to read a poem based on one's philosophy of a successful and purposeful life. Loved reading musings on love. Thank you, Paul.

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Richard Wlodarski 27 December 2016

How fascinating is the mind of poets! You have done an absolutely brilliant job with the rose as your alter ego! If you don't mind, I offer you this rose: Love Is A Rose Love is a rose That never dies When it's conditional It's quite dull and mortal When unconditional Totally immortal Paul, I invite you to read my poetry and comment/rate. Thank you.

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Jayatissa K. Liyanage 06 December 2016

Wow! What a magnificent lesson on love for those who strive to die over love. Last stanza comprehends all the essence in what it ought to be. Many thanks for the wonderful write on a theme closest to the heart. X

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Mallika Achuthan Menon 12 November 2016

Hats off to your imagination... As rose is the symbol of love, you selected the same, to describe about love and how it can change a human being while that very person is going through it. Your narration is incredible....10/10

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Sranisha Francis 12 June 2016

Your spirit and heart as one, emit fragrance Become an attractive flower, A lovely write.

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V.m.saraswathy Munuswamy 18 April 2016

Mesmerising lines, unique poem, love is to let live, melting for others, real pleasure to read, thanks poet

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Paul Sebastian 18 April 2016

Thank you so much for your appreciation. If only people could think that love is what one gives and not what could get....

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Paul Sebastian 18 April 2016

If only people in love could think of giving rather than what one could get....

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Paul Sebastian 11 April 2016

Thank you Ency. You are encouraging and affirming. Am glad you liked the poem.

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Ency Bearis 10 April 2016

Remarkable poem, well written and presented.Thanks for sharing.

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Bharati Nayak 24 March 2016

Wow- - - a stunningly beautiful write ! This poem on rose as love is so unique with sweet fragrance.

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Paul Sebastian 24 March 2016

Thank you Bararati, the rose speaks many messages of life and love, if only we care to reflect.

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Nisha Charles 05 February 2016

WOW..I stand mesmerised! Unconditional Love!

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Paul Sebastian 24 March 2016

Thank you Nisha. Indeed, what is love if it not giving and sacrificing. It is other centred not self centred.

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Paul Sebastian 24 March 2016

Thank you Nisha! What is love if it is not giving and sacrificing? It is other-centred not self-centred.

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Roseann Shawiak 01 February 2016

Came back to read this poem once again and still I say - Wow! This poem is totally awesome! ! Loved every word of it, so simply profound and deep! I'm sure to read it again in the future, it's made quite an impact on my mind! RoseAnn

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Loke Kok Yee 29 October 2015

a very touching poem and giving without asking is the ultimate love thanks Paul-10

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Love indeed is all about sacrefice. Well done my friend.

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So creative in choosing of words and very flowing on rhythm

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Roseann Shawiak 02 November 2014

Wow! An amazing poem! Absolutely loved reading it, you have written about love in a unique fashion. A red rose is a sign of love, therefore it is fitting that it would give advice - giving all you have for another is the greatest sacrifice anyone can make. Even a beautiful rose has thorns, the same goes for love also. Your poem is scented with the essence of the rose. Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn

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Akhtar Jawad 26 October 2014

What a poem! Learning ethics from a rose? I take it, as the poet's heart is a rose, and the poet learns how to have more fragrance and colors to become more beautiful. A great poem..................10

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Valsa George 25 October 2014

Beautiful write! I just love it! The rose's counsel at the end is so edifying! Yes, without sacrifice, love cannot flourish! One has to sacrifice one's self in making love complete!

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