FOUR LITTLE LETTERS

If four little letters placed next to each other
could effectually change our perspective on things,
those same little letters beside one another
that unite husbands and wives with symbolic rings,

What else could be done with such power so Divine
from four little letters positioned in a row
where people are changed by intended design
by the mystical 'word' these four letters bestow?

Could PEACE be the end of all strife amongst men?
Could HOPE be the reward of all who discover?
Could FAITH quench the turmoil of doubt within?
Could SELFLESSNESS develop between one another?

The mysterious power of these four letters in a row
making a simple word that's exalted above all others,
with life changing effects upon all who might know
it's Divine ability of converting strangers to brothers.

These four little letters when placed side by side
will reveal this powerful word I've written of
these four little letters in all hearts should abide
So that toward ALL we respond in nothing but L.O.V.E.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Jan 2011
About this poem:
One of my Pen-Pals asked me to consider writing and submitting a Valentines Day poem for the poetry forum, so in honor of "Jib" I have done just that. Being as I have no 'Valentine' of my own, I've made my poem of more of a generality of LOVE for ALL to enjoy. It's early I know.... but HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all of you wonderful poets of C.S. !!! q:-)

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Comments (18)

Ladybee42
That's such a nice idea swade, I imagine there will be a lot of valentine poetry soon here - but yours will be the 'official' first one for 2011 thumbs up
lovely write

thumbs up bouquet
SUMMIT09
very beautifully said, it still early love my arise for you happy valentine day
marikia
These four letters in a row mean love, that encompasses peace, hope, faith and selflessness. This is what we all expect of our love that I wish all should experience in life. Nice beginning of Valentine's poetry here on CS. Good wishes to you, Swade.
SCatlyn
LOVE it! Esp. the line "... converting strangers to brothers."
Really great writing, too thumbs up heart wings
boyshchrm6
Happy Valntine's Day to your Swade and
thanks for the bigger picture of love
and peace for human kind.angel peace angel
swade777
Thanks everyone for your encouraging words! "Love" this family and forum!! :-)
thesunandthesea

ONE SIMPLE WHOLEHEARTED WORD. hmmm

n-i-C-e easter bonnet

N-I-c-E batting

n-i-C-e smile

N-I-C-E very happy

\\(@^_^@)// S&S
niah9
A truly wonderful poem swade777. I hate poems that are words, with no emotion linking them together...yours says it all with sincere basis....nice one...Niahapplause applause yay
moonontide
Absolutely Absolutely Absolutely agree with all.
Great poem Swade
Love is the key here but you have created
the whole story here.Love it.
Can anyone tell me what Human stands for. How it was constructed.
I know I can go to the Internet but
are there any guesses. There is no L in this word.MMMMMMM????????????:
Also why can I not make my emoticons come where I want them to. They always go to the end.frustrated dancing rolling on the floor laughing
caroljoyce
Powerful write, filled with good intention, strong and sure, Thank you sir, your writes are helping to list the planetary vibrations.
CJthumbs up angel
Hekamaat
Lovely piece...
That should teach those who think that four-letter-words only begin with A,B or C...applause
country_lady67
happy valentines day I adore itlips bouquet
swade777
Thanks Country Girl!!! :-)

You're new to the poets corner and you bring a very admirable talent of writing with you! Your views and comments to my poetry are both very much appreciated!! Thank you!!!

Late (or VERY EARLY?) though it is.... Happy Valentines Day to you as well!! :-) hug
swade777
OOPS!!! I put 'Country GIRL'.... sorry! "Country LADY!" Actually, it was a deliberate mistake just to provide me with a good reason to write you another quick note! :-) (Problem is, I did it earlier today as well, and didn't follow up with an 'oops' note..... consider this note to be applied to both 'oops' incidents!! :-) frustrated be patient with me, I'll eventually get it right!!!

It would just be so much easier for me to call you by your real name - 'Dug-Out Mom' wink
Redex
I missed this first time around swade, do like it though, hope it catches your girl, oops ladygrin cheers
seawhisper
Mysterious power of your four letters in a row. A great read swade777 and clever way with words.peace
swade777
Seawhisper..... an unfamiliar name to me here on poet's corner, but a welcomed one indeed! Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the effort to dig this one out of the vault. Maybe you saw my comment about choosing between this poem and my more recently posted one titled "TIME" as potential candidates for an up-coming poetry contest? If so.... any thoughts on which one would be the better choice? Feel free to answer that question as an e-mail rather than a comment so as not to capitalize the poetry forums no. 1 spot. Thanks!!
adjhe
This is so good. four little letters make such a difference in everyone's life. As a poet i raise my pen to you and say well done.
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