Hi, niah9, Whether "crazy" or not, it is good that we are an optimistic lot. Hi, Serentiy4two, "beautiful" is a most generous comment. Welcome to Poet's Corner. Hi, Fellsman, My heart is happy for the successes shared and sad for those losses sustained by our fellow poets with my thoughts coming out in this unintended, embedded-sonnet form. Hi, Earlgreytea, "scintillating" ...now that's quite a compliment. Good to see you again in Poet's Corner. Hi, paloma66, Thanks for the positive emoticons. Hi, LadyMorgana60, You are generous to bestow "wisdom & truth" upon my observations. Hi, windyweatherly, Braving "it all through high spirits" is what defines the human spirit and gives hope. Hi, Yankee4you, I "graciously" accept your generous comment. To me it's the difference between the idea of love and the reality of love. Touch, taste, sight, scent, and sound must join the mind to make love a complete package. Hi, swade777, Happy that my poem was fortunate enough to be within sight on your recent 'check-in' and receive such a "complimentary comment" from you. Nice to catch a glimpse of you in Poet's Corner. To all, While posting still remains a challenge for me, your generous comments are most encouraging. My thanks to each of you for taking the time to read my poem and share your reactions through your comments.

This is a lovely poem Joy, and holds a few truths in it's lines. Love starts with loving and goes on from there and there is no guarantee of anything. Somehow we all know this deep down yet prize love so high we embrace it all the same, perhaps because if we ask 'what are we without love'? the answer is not to our liking and we would rather take all the risks than live a life untouched by love.
A very thought provoking write.

gnj4u - when both are ready and know themselves....there is a chance...for it too last.

Hi, Ladybee42, Yes, all love can do is start. For each of us, the path it takes will be its own. Being a romantic at heart, I believe true love can overcome challenges. Thankfully, you and Robert provide a living example. Hi, jazzy75, Yes, there has to be a chance else all hope would perish. Love built on a strong foundation, from the ground up, can thrive, in spite of challenges. To all, Thank you for taking the time to read and for your kind comments.