- igNation - https://ignation.ca -

Those words

“Love you”
tumbles out casually
at the end of a call,
a text message,
often ringing hollow.

It is a social norm
a hurried good bye
another saying
in a world so alien
to real love.

The kind that cares
in silent listening
genuine hugs
tear drops of compassion
thoughtful touches tentatively
reaching out
to difficult darkness
in daily living.

To love is to serve
with brimming hearts
ready to be stretched
like dough
waiting to rise
in the oven of a warm embrace.

Do you really love me?
Hesitation dances
in minds attuned to hurt
patiently knocking
on doors locked
to an Agape world. 

Look at me pinned on wood
for all to see.
You are someone special
loved beyond belief
in the wilderness of life.