Steady Love ©Dawn Minott |with audio

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry

I don’t want fireworks love—
fireworks shoot high,
a burst of color
against night sky,
then fade, drift,
turn into smoky grey streaks
falling fast
to the ground

I want a love that is steady,
like the tide
that kisses the shore,
then pulls away softly,
a rhythm
as ancient as time

I want a love that is steady,
like the old oak
in the backyard,
roots deep,
branches that sway
but never break,
sheltering us
through every storm

I want a love that is steady,
like a candle
in the window,
its light small
but unwavering,
guiding you to me
through the darkest nights

I want a love that is steady,
a melody played
over and over,
each note familiar,
each chord a comfort,
binding us
in an endless refrain

No fireworks,
no bursts of temporary glory—
just give me that quiet,
steady pulse
of a heart
that beats in time with mine,
day after day,
year after year,
until the end of forever

Yeah …

Give me that steady love

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16 thoughts on “Steady Love ©Dawn Minott |with audio”

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  9. Ace Manny's avatar Ace Manny

    Another powerful depiction of real love versus puppy love. God’s love is certainly reflected in this illustration and we can see how it pales on comparison to the other alternative.

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