Love · Marriage · Poetry · Writing True

My Home, My Haven

Love is the quiet magic that turns ordinary moments into forever memories, a gentle whisper of the heart that feels like home,” me.

Through tempests torn, in trials tried,
Through weary waves where fears abide,
Your hand held fast, firm as a tree,
A steadfast shore to shelter me.

When shadows crept and doubts drew near,
Your voice was calm, your love sincere.
You stayed when storms sought to disband,
You never once let go my hand.

Like hearthlight’s glow on winter’s eve,
Like springtime’s breath when sorrows grieve,
You are the roof above my fears,
The walls that guard my joy, my tears.

If hearts were houses, mine would stand
Upon the grace of your strong hand.
And if my soul had but one key,
It turns for you—you are my peace.

God’s greatest gift, my life’s embrace,
My home, my heart, my sacred place.

YouTube/Whitney Houston/Home
Goodbyes · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems

There’ll Never Be Another You

My heart has but one door,
And though it stands locked, silently still,
You hold the key—it’s yours alone,
A truth no time or fate can kill.

Though time is not on our side,
I let you go without bitter chains.
For knowing you are loved, cared for,
Softens the sharpest of my pains.

I know you’d disagree with me,
Arguing love deserves its chance to fight.
But how can joy truly flourish,
When fairness is cast into the night?

Perhaps you’re right, but love is not selfish,
It cannot thrive on dreams that deceive.
And so, forgive me as I let go—
A choice I grieve, yet still believe.

This love of ours is a paper boat,
I sent it out to the endless sea.
It may not reach your distant shore,
Nor find its way back home to me.

But at least we have loved, deeply, fiercely,
A spark that time can never take.
And though we are not meant to be,
My love for you will never break.

So here I stand, releasing your hand,
Wishing you joy, setting you free.
There will never be another you,
Yet I will love you for eternity.

YouTube/Chet Baker/There Will Never Be Another You
Essay · Love · Non-Fiction · Writing True

Love as an Act and Love as an Emotion: A Duality of the Heart

“Life is a shore, meant to be conquered over and over again by an enormous swell called love,” me.

Love, a word that has inspired poets and mystics for centuries, is often thought of as an emotion—a feeling that rises within, warms the heart, and connects us to others. Most people see love this way: a state of passion, joy, and comfort. But to see love as only an emotion is to see only half of its nature. Emotion, by itself, can be fleeting; it ebbs and flows, as unpredictable as the wind. To love only when it is easy, when the feeling is strong, is a limited kind of love. But what if we saw love not just as an emotion, but as an act—a conscious choice that endures beyond emotion’s whim? This perspective on love is powerful, transformative, and, ultimately, life-changing.

To love as an act is to go beyond oneself, to step into the world and meet others with purpose. It is the parent who sacrifices sleep to care for their child, the friend who shows up on the darkest days, the stranger who lends a hand to another without expectation. When love becomes an action, it transcends the limitations of mere feeling. It roots itself in commitment, in the decision to be present, to serve, to give. It transforms into something greater than words or fleeting sentiment; it becomes the bond that heals wounds and bridges divides.

Love as an act has the power to change people and even entire situations. Imagine the partner who chooses to forgive, the teacher who sees the best in every student, the neighbor who extends kindness instead of judgment. Love as action can soften even the hardest hearts, bringing about changes in people that simple feelings alone cannot. This form of love becomes a force of unity, of connection, of deep healing, as it touches lives and lights the way toward understanding.

When we rely on love solely as an emotion, it often falls victim to circumstances. Love that depends only on feeling can weaken with time, with distance, with conflict. But when we embrace love as an action, we rise above these limitations. Love becomes a commitment we honor, a promise we keep even when feelings waver. We become participants in love, rather than just recipients of it.

If more of us could see love as an act—something that is within our control, something we choose rather than something we wait to feel—more of us might find ourselves engaging with it daily. Love would no longer be a passive experience, something that “just happens,” but an active decision that defines who we are and how we move in the world. This perspective transforms love into a choice, a practice, something we can nurture and strengthen over time.

And therein lies the true power of love. It is both feeling and doing, both presence and action. It invites us to transcend ourselves, to connect deeply with others, to give without expectation, and to find joy in the act of loving. Love, when embraced as an action, is limitless—it is the difference that binds us, that shapes us, that defines us. Love, then, becomes more than emotion; it becomes life itself, experienced fully and wholeheartedly.

YouTube/Cecilio & Kapono/Good Times Together
Love · Musing · Non-Fiction · Prose · Writing True

Drifters We Are; Drifters We’d Be

As inevitable as sunset, is our bittersweet destiny.

At the crossroads, they met like rivers converging under an indigo sky, both drifters, wanderers who found in each other the quiet music of belonging. Their laughter spilled like honey in the cool night air; their dreams danced together in whispered promises, as if love was a warm fire to sit beside after the long, lonely road.

But love, as pure as it was, could not bend the lines of fate or turn the sands of time. It was as though they’d found a moment too brief to nestle their roots, too fragile to weather the turn of seasons. For as they stood at that crossroad, each facing their own horizon, they knew: love itself was never wrong, only time was fleeting, and sometimes hearts bloom in different soil.

“We are stars whose paths crossed,” they murmured softly, “celestial in our meeting, but destined to drift.” And as they parted, the ache in their chests was a tender reminder that some love exists only to be remembered—a quiet echo, a soft ache, a memory of warmth. Love endures, even in separation, forever unbroken by distance or time.

For in the language of the heart, no love is wasted, no touch in vain. And when they look back, it will be with knowing smiles, with whispered truths shared only with the stars.

YouTube/Audrey Hepburn/Moon River
Inspirational · Love · Non-Fiction · Poetry

The Mirror of Your Soul

“Spreading love and kindness is like lighting a candle—your flame never dims by sharing it, but together, we illuminate the world,” me.

The world is a canvas, waiting each day,
For the colors of kindness we choose to display.
In every moment, with each word we say,
We build bridges of love, or we push them away.

The mirror of your soul isn’t framed by gold,
It’s not in the things you buy or hold.
It’s in the heart you give without fear—
In the warmth you offer when others draw near.

A smile can be shelter, a kind word can heal,
Compassion is currency no thief can steal.
Every gesture, no matter how small,
Can soften a burden, or break down a wall.

Love isn’t a thing to store on a shelf,
It grows only when given beyond the self.
In the hands you extend, the care you impart,
Lies the true reflection of a beautiful heart.

Don’t wait for the world to change before you do—
Kindness begins in the smallest “thank you.”
In a hug, a listening ear, a hand held tight,
You plant seeds of love that outshine the night.

So spread it freely, like sunlight and rain,
Let it touch strangers, heal hidden pain.
For love, like a river, must flow and run,
To quench the thirst of every one.

In a world where we often walk alone,
Be the reason someone feels known.
And when you give love without a disguise,
You’ll find your soul shining bright in their eyes.

The heart you share, the kindness you sow,
Is the truest reflection you’ll ever know.
So love boldly, give without end—
For in loving others, your soul will transcend.

Creative · Love · Non-Fiction · Poetry · Sentiments

Just So the World Knows

If the world could know what’s in my heart,
How thoughts of you never depart,
They’d see the love I hold so true—
A love that lives and breathes for you.

You are the man of dreams untold,
My warmth, my light, my heart to hold.
With every smile, you fill my days,
And brighten life in countless ways.

I wish the world could hear me say
How much you mean to me each day.
That you’re my joy, my sweetest song,
The place my soul has yearned for long.

But words, they falter, fall too small—
How can they capture it all?
If skies could write or stars could speak,
They’d tell the love that makes me weak.

For you, my world, my everything,
I’d trade the winter for the spring.
If only all the world could see—
How deeply, wholly you are loved by me.

You are my sun, my moon, my sky,
The reason stars sparkle up high.
With every breath, my heart is clear—
You are my joy, my soul’s premier.

In you, I find my world complete,
A love so pure, so calm, so sweet.
When life feels heavy, dark, or gray,
Your smile alone lights up my day.

And though at times we’re far apart,
You’re still the rhythm of my heart.
Just thinking of you, I start to cry—
But these are tears that never lie.

For joy like this is rare and true,
And all my dreams begin with you.
In you, I’ve found what hearts aspire—
My everything, my soul’s desire.

YouTube/Dan Fogelberg/Longer
Love · Ode · Poetry

Fill Me

Like the scent of pine
In winter;
Like the green
In spring;
Like the warmth of sun
In summer;
Like
the sands
In ocean;
Like the currents
In river;
Like the rapids
To waterfall–
Fill me
My darling;
Fill me,
Love me,
’til the end!

French · Love · Non-Fiction · Poems

Mon Coeur

Dans tes yeux, j’ai trouvé l’infini, et dans ton amour, l’éternité,” moi.

Dans tes bras, je me perds, douce lueur,
Toi, l’étoile qui guide mes pas,
Ton souffle caresse mon cœur,
Et tout mon être danse sous ta voix.

Chaque jour, je découvre ton âme,
Un océan profond de tendresse,
Tu es la flamme qui doucement m’enflamme,
Mon refuge, ma douce forteresse.

Tes yeux, des éclats de ciel d’azur,
Rendent chaque instant plus vibrant,
Avec toi, tout devient pur,
Même le silence devient apaisant.

Je vis pour tes sourires éclatants,
Pour ta présence qui fait fondre la nuit,
Mon amour pour toi, sans cesse grandissant,
Emplit mes jours, mes rêves, ma vie.

Toi, mon tout, ma douce harmonie,
Chaque battement de mon cœur te réclame,
Je t’aime avec une folle infinie,
Toi, l’éternel feu qui consume mon âme.

YouTube/La Mer/Vèronneau