I have received a challenge from Annet over at Annarette to write a Love poem in ten lines. Always up for a writing challenge (lately!) here is my attempt. An image is not necessary but this little collage is full of love!
Love In Ten Lines
Where is the Love?
Love is all around
Some fear Love’s clutches
Yes, Love can hurt
Fear not Love’s pain
Love teaches us strength
Love shows us how
We grow in Love
Reach out for Love
Share Love with all
My quote is:
“Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.”
― Alfred Tennyson, In Memoriam
The challenge works like this:
- Write about love using only 10 lines.
- Use the word love in every line.
- Each line can only be 4 words long.
- Nominate others who are up for the challenge.
- Let them know about the challenge.
- Title the post: Love in Ten Lines
- Include a quote about love ( this can be your own)
- You may write in any language
So, without further ado, I nominate the following. Please note that should you not feel like participating, I will love you no less!
- Sarah at Sarah Potter Writes
- John at Meticulous Mick
- Andrea at Harvesting Hecate
- Rochelle at Addicted to Purple
- Sue at Daily Echo
- Dale at Eats Writes Shoots
- Raye at Jots from a Small Apt
Do have fun with it! Looking forward to your submissions!
Right then…
😀 Can’t wait!
You don’t have to 🙂
Knew I wouldn’t! I’ve never seen a more prolific writer than you!
Just pass the coffee…;)
😀
Marvelous! What a wonderful tribute to your family too with all your lovely pictures!
Dankjewel, Annet!
Graag gedaan 🙂
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OMG, I’ve only ever written one love poem in my life. Now look who’s doing the challenging, Dale 😉 On with my thinking cap.
Tit for tat, darlin’! Not that I’m worried one bit!
Here you are. I’ve done it!
http://sarahpotterwrites.com/2015/03/26/love-in-ten-lines/
That was beautiful Dale you have a great talent for writing and now poetry xo
Thanks Deborah! I’m just trying something new!
What a lovely idea! I’m not going to participate, just enjoy reading.
Wishing you well,
Carol
Thanks Carol!
Sometimes you don’t even need ten lines to express love. Ten pictures will say all that needs to be spoken. Very nice.
Did I unwittingly choose ten pictures? 😉
Thank you!
This is beautiful, Dale, and so life affirming with the people who bring such joy because they are our tribe. Your poem encapsulates what love demands and provides; life would be empty without it. And those heartwarming photos are such a bonus . As aaTiny Tim said, “God Bless You, One and All”.
Thanks Sammy! It was a fun challenge.
Reblogged this on Anita & Jaye Dawes.
Thanks for the re-blog!
Way to step up to the plate. Simple, wide-ranging, and from the heart. Well done! … Off topic … You aren’t a shorty. 😉 … How tall are you?
Well thank you, Mr. Frank! It’s hard to not make it simple with a mere four words per line and the obligatory Love in each (though I’ve read real writers do a fabulous job). Nope, not a shorty, but not that tall! Just 5′ 8 1/2″
Oh la la … 😉
😉 In high school, my “goal” was 5’10” ~ the boys were slow in catching up so I was happy I stopped where I did! Today I would be happy with 5’10”! LOL…
That’s funny! Your height and leg work with your Brown Belt stuff will be great for the long strides of Waltz, Foxtrot, and even Tango.
Oh I cannot deny being really happy to be the tallest in my family and taller than my uncles and great-uncles! Yes, these legs would definitely like to Waltz & Tango for sure, maybe even Foxtrot….
…. Oh no … RRR may be getting jealous. 😉
Nah… we’re all the size we’re meant to be!
I meant getting jealous of my eyes looking to the northeast.
D’oh! Now I’m the one blushing…
Oh wow … I caused you to blush! A feat for me!!!
😀
Beautiful and and an awful lot of love. 😀
😉 thanks Paul!
You bet. 😀
Your family photos are wonderful. I can see their faces reflected in your love poem
😉 thanks Vivi!
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Thank you for the challenge and your beautiful submission to it, Dale. I was happy to receive it and respond to it here: http://wp.me/p5jJaH-1Y9. It’s a great subject … one very near to all of our hearts. 🙂
So happy you accepted and did a.most wonderful job!
wonderful post! I love the last and well-known quote, too… ❤
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my very best and tons of inspiration! have a pleasant weekend & friendly thoughts, Mélanie
Thank you Mélanie!
To you as well!
Lovely poem…I could hear the love in it and I certainly see the love in the photos. 🙂
Thank you. Definitely full of love!