I love you…

Can I look into the eyes of a stranger and say,
I love you?
Can I say to the officer who’s just given me a traffic ticket,
I love you?
Can I say to the swarthy and gruff guy who’s just handed me my gyro,
I love you?
Can I say to the guy who’s just showed me the finger in traffic,
I love you?
Can I look into the eyes of my boss after he just fired me and say,
I love you?
Can I tenderly say to her who has just broken up with me,
I love you?
Can I say, I love you, to a son or daughter who just used a profanity against me?
Can I, not condescendingly, say I love you to a father or mother who has just unfairly upbraided me?
Can I forgive a friend who was harsh with me and say,
I love you?
Can I focus on my beloved’s good points after a tirade against me, and say,
I love you?
Can I forgive a lover’s infidelity and say,
I love you?

I don’t’ know,
Some of these, we’ve all done,
Others take more practice…

I love you dear reader and fellow-poet…
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Mar 2011
About this poem:
Note: [‘I love you…’,
All gurus, all religions, all of the spiritual paths tell us that this is the most transformative phrase in the universe…
Why then do we not use it every chance we get?
Recently, I came across a group of people who live, and I mean really live this dictum,
I love you…
They end their emails and telephone conversations with it, they hug and kiss strangers and tell them,
I love you…
I promise you, I’ll never forget the first time a guy said ‘I love you’ to me, and even more amazing, was that I reciprocated and meant it…
Wow, what an unparalleled experience…
I still find it very hard to say ‘I love you’ to a guy…, but, I’m practicing… I am Hellene(Greek), but born and bred outside of Hellas(Greece), I will never forget the first time a male fellow-Hellene kissed me on both cheeks as he greeted me, I broke out in an embarrassed cold sweat, it was always a warm glow and sheen, though, when an attractive young female Hellene greeted me that way…, so, yes, the concept is ancient, but, there’s something dramatically different about the way this group I referred to, does it. They do it from a place deep inside themselves, a place which recognizes that we’re all One! Further, they’ve come to this after a lot of study, meditation and discussion… And, no, they’re not the hippies and flower children of yesteryear constantly high on something,
No, they’re educated, somber, responsible family men and women and even children are picking up on the love vibe…]

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schawalski
that's what the world needs earlgrey but i'd find it difficult to say i love you to people on the street. Because i'm a guy and well am I allowed ? they'd think me a weirdo or some flower child.
Earlgreytea
Hey, Schawalski, each of us must follow our heart and do it, 'our' way, also, balance in life, god forbid that we should make any suggestion a commandment, thanks for your gracious comment, and,
i love you...
schawalski
thanks for the advice earlgrey and i will folow my heart , maybe I'm not ready , but there has been tonnes of change recently in the world.
andrew149
A beautiful concept, a lovely poem, (No pun intended), well written, well said my friend.....Andrew....cool
marikia
To this poem is just one but heartfelt comment, my fellow poet, I love you!
Earlgreytea
i love you Andrew...

i love you Marikia...
Earlgreytea
Thank you for your gracious comment, Silentspring, and I'm glad you're following your heart, we all follow a different path, as for me, for now, i ofcourse,
love you...
bouquet
grandad
Not as much as I love Her you don't young man.
Lovely poem though and if only the world could see things with your eyes, I'm sure we'd all be happier.
cheers handshake
Earlgreytea
Thanks Grandad, and yes, i'm sure you love her more,
love you...
moonontide
I tune into your poem EarlGreytea. This kind of loving,truly from the soul is all emcompassing.True light. We have this capability within us all.
Barriers we build.....We miss out.
Earlgreytea
Thanks for tuning in Moonontide, and, ofcourse,
i love you...wine
SundaySilence
Love your thought pattern. I already practice this concept and was wondering...what does "I love you really mean?" It means you respect, care, and are devoted to that person even though he/she is not your lover. You will love and protect that person because you care. Geez, I'm getting too deep. Hey, loved your poem.
Nina2000
Awww Wow!!! I love this poem, very deep and well thought of... Well done
Earlgreytea
Sundaysilence:
[It means you respect, care, and are devoted to that person even though he/she is not your lover... ]

in my reckoning, you hit the nail on the head, of one of the many aspects one can elaborate on dear soul, thank you, and for that, i ofcourse,
love you...
Earlgreytea
Ah, dear Bill, we can all relate as men, and god forbid that we should all be the same, viva la difference..., i'm not on any crusade, i was just moved to write this, 'cause that's what's inside me now, that's all, and, Bill,
i love you...banana
Earlgreytea
Thank you Nina2000, and..., you guessed it,
i love you...
Happygolucky4u
Simpily from me to you, I love you. And thank youteddybear !
thesunandthesea
teddybear I

love

your write

and

yes, I love you. peace
Macduff5
I love your poem EGT...very much in your style...thought provoking and original. Cheers my friend. cheers
SCatlyn
Fantastic poem!! - both the subject and poetically speaking...

Really at a loss for words at the moment - though so many things to think on - except to say:

"I Love You, too!" - in the same spirit as it is given in your outstanding poem...
rose rose rose

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pilgrimageoflove
EGT
i love your poem
i love the concept
i love you, friend
jazzy75
I'm sorry
Please forgive me
Thank you
I love you

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niah9online today!
Hi Earlgreytea.....very recently I laughed and said to a friend....Oh I love you don't change...and got the kiss of my life....so it does take on different.... reactions.....I expected ...well not sure...but I'll still say it.....and mean it.
I love you. Niahcheering teddybear
Earlgreytea
I love you Happygolucky4u...
Earlgreytea
I love you too, thesandandthesea...
Earlgreytea
Thank you Redex and I love you...
Earlgreytea
Thank you Catlyn, and, of course, i love you...
Earlgreytea
i love you pilgrim of love...
Earlgreytea
i love you dear inimitable Jazzy...
Earlgreytea
i love you Niah9...
Lana57
lwas impressed.Wishing you all the best.i love you.
vyoleta
A great idea, Earlgreytea! I just want to join the group saying I LOVE YOU, and you don't have to reply 'cause I know that you love me, too. hug
gnj4u
Hi, Earlgreytea,
I love you dear reader and fellow-poet… are words I can readily embrace, too, when directed at you! "Love & Light" right back atcha!
Earlgreytea
I love you too, Lana and Massachusetts...kiss
paloma66
Earlgrey loved your poem,the concept of love is rendered in many forms,a soft,loving heart can utter these words and mean it irrespective of nationality,creed or color.I love you too dear Guru,you have enlightened me in many ways with your wise words.thumbs up thumbs up peace bouquet bouquet
Earlgreytea
Thank you Paloma, and, of course, I love you too...
Earlgreytea
Thanks for your insightful comment, and, of course, I love you too Goodguy...
country_lady67
What a wonderful world we all could live in if everyone could say that and truly mean it. Or if we could say just on positive thing to someone having a horrible day.. Instead of being in a hurry do a random act of kindness for a stranger and watch the smile on their face.. I practice this often.. and surprise my children were watching and have copied my actions. I love you!bouquet
Earlgreytea
Hi dear Country_lady67, what a pleasant surprise to see this one resurrected, thank you for your wonderful response, and, without doubt, I love you too!!! wine
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