Natalie Bebbington - love defined

what is love, but an emotion,
so strong and so pure,
that nurturned and shared with another,
all tests it will endure?

what is love, but a triumph,
a glorious goal attained,
the union of two souls, two hearts,
a bond the angels have ordanined?

what is love, but a champion,
to cast the tryant from his throne,
and raise the flag of truth, and peace,
and fear of death overthrow?

what is love, but a beacon,
to guide the wayward heart,
a blazing light upon the shoals,
that dash cherished dreams apart?

what is love, but forever,
eternal ad sincere,
a flame that through wax and wane,
will outlive life's breif years?

so i'll tell it on the moutaintops,
in all places high and low,
that love for you is my reason to be,
and will never break or bow.

Natalie Bebbington

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