I Shan't

Raphael Shonibare

Shall I tell you what love is?

No, I shan’t

I shan’t tell you, love is gentle, love is kind

Or even that love is blind

I shan’t tell you, love is the key to your heart

Such smooth words won’t make it start

I shan’t tell you, love is sacrifice, love is pain

And without love, there is little to gain

I shan’t tell you, love is bitter, love is sweet

For love is much more than a trick or treat

I shan’t tell you, love will stand the test of time

That your adventure will be evermore sublime

I shan’t tell you, love is patient, love is true

Or that love is greater than him and you?

Greater, for it can’t be conquered or contained

It’s a mystery that cannot be explained

Yet, unto you the mystery is revealed

And in this place, the mystery is sealed

 

© Raphael O Shonibare, 2018

  • Author: Raphael Shonibare (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 11th, 2021 12:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: A poem written for a wedding.
  • Category: Love
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  • Draven

    Very nicely written and excellent messages throughout

    • Raphael Shonibare

      Thank you, Draven. I appreciate your thoughts!

    • Doggerel Dave

      I'm not keen on love poetry, but enjoyed the conceit.

      • Raphael Shonibare

        It's the only love poem I've written, requested for a friend's wedding reading. Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.



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