How long has it been since you've heard
Someone declaring their love for you?
Why are we not prone to say the word
That removes clouds tinged with sorrow's hue?
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There is much wisdom in these thoughts so artistically presented. We often lose sight of the fact that everyone we interact with is walking through their own version of this same life each with a heart that must have love and affirmation to remain healthy and whole. So much of the brokenness in this world would disappear if the precepts were practiced regularly as your writing so sagely suggests. A timely and well-crafted piece.
Like Bri I won't go out to night and declare my love to all and sundry I meet... but a lovely poem indeed.