What is love?
I’m a man, thus have to learn
Many things that women know intuitively.
About emotion, commitment, trust and
Being able to give fully even knowing the risk.
The birth of children was my first clue
That these feelings dwelled so strongly within me.
Easier to gaze upon those tiny faces and feel the void filled
At least for a while.
Learning at a much greater age that other's feelings
Were at least as important as my own.
Discovering compassion and the strength that gives.
The armour it provides against anger and intolerance.
Realizing finally, that love, real love
Lies beyond the realm of jealousy and control,
Lies beyond selfishness.