Love Is,
A lifetime of experiences and emotions shared between the couple affectionately holding hands as they walk past you in the street,
A fragile moment in time when two strangers happen to look across a crowded room, confused by the emotion when their eyes finally meet,
Love Is,
Aching from within and wishing you could unburden another person who is experiencing great loss or pain,
The realisation that your emotion is not reciprocated yet managing to forgive your love and silently remain,
Love Is,
Ignoring the unimportant and choosing your battles carefully ensuring only the most vital are confronted,
Knowing when to ask questions and when to remain silent in order not to make another feel affronted,
Love Is,
Being where you are most needed by those you love regardless of your personal situation or endeavours,
Wanting nothing more than the company of your loved ones, when things are tough and when it counts more than ever,
Love Is,
Knowing you are right but having the ability to set aside your feelings and allowing your loved ones to win, occasionally,
Compromising willingly and taking into account differences in, upbringing, beliefs, maturity and personality,
Love Is,
The realisation that your loved ones know and accept you are wrong because in the end it doesn’t matter anyway.
That, which you as an individual are prepared to tolerate or negotiate for the love of another on any given day.
You can never love someone too much
J. Sheridan
October 2012
Jen Sheridan
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