This poem is for those of you who realize the importance of telling your dearest friends how much they truly mean to you. I wrote this after a friend and I had a deep discussion about what love is, and since I felt strongly in my convictions, and feeling my spoken words to him were somewhat ineffective, I wrote him this poem.
Every "I love you" is a promise.
A promise to stand by you,
Whatever the odds,
Whatever the outcome,
Whatever the cost.
Every "I love you" is a pact.
A sworn oath to stick by each other,
To be there for each other, no matter what
Personal sacrifice is necessary, and no matter what
Consequences may befall.
Every "I love you" has nothing to do
With touches,
Or kisses,
Or sweet nothings whispered in an attentive ear.
"I love you" is more than all these things.
It means loyalty
And honor
And trust
Without the expectation of the same in return.
So, my friend, knowing this,
Know also that I love you.
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i love this poem because i think every word of it true because to me thats what love is. i want wendy Flora to know that this my favorite poem and every time i fall in love i'll remember this poem
Amelia
yay love it
Andrea
I Love this poem
Hallie
I really liked the poem
louisa
i was really moved by this poem. simple words can be the most powerful.
Teri
Simple, but true..
Cherissa
A tear came to my eye whe I read this. Beautifull!
Kathryn
What a beautiful piece of heartfelt emotion. My feelings for my partner put into words.Thank you!
betty
very very good poem. Thank you very much!
Melissa
This poem is beautiful. Now even I understand what I love you means- Thank you.
H.N.
Wendy, I was really touched by your poem. You have captured the meaning of true love. The same kind of love I tried to make others understand, the kind of love that lasts forever. The kind of love that truly means I love you.
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