Love Is A Decision

Love is not based on a feeling only
There must also be a clear decision
Passionate feelings may die off early
Showing it was just infatuation

One should not need another as a crutch
But be able to stand on one's feet
This will allow each other space as such
And enrichen the sharing when both meet

A love relationship has its demands
It does not ensure smooth sailing always
Be mindful of this in each circumstance
And it will help you survive the rough days

The one that you love should be your best friend
Someone with whom you can share everything
A person upon whom you can depend
In situations that can be trying

As time passes, both of you will change
For change is inevitable in life
Do not consider this as something strange
Learn to adjust and avoid any strife

True love is the most precious emotion
That a person can engage in sharing
It fills the heart with blissful elation
Giving one's life a rich sense of meaning
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Jan 2016
About this poem:
"Love is a decision, it is a judgement, it is a promise. If love were only a feeling, there would be no basis for the promise to love each other forever. A feeling comes and it may go. How can I judge that it will stay forever, when my act does not involve judgement and decision."

- Erich Fromm - (The Art of Loving)


"But let there be spaces in your togetherness. And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

And stand together yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow."

Kahlil Gibran – (The Prophet)

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ReaderOfSouls
Truer words well written, socrates. wine Lovely read!! thumbs up

I was once told by my grandmother, "True Love and a Soul Mate- One is a choice, the other is not". I thought about it for a moment and realized that she was right. wine cowboy
godsprincess
I always wanted to fall in love in my best friend (male of course) - I feel you must like someone and be friends in order for it to be a lasting love. Quick flash feelings can burn out fast and you are left with nothing but ashes.

Very wise advise Socrates. Thank you.

Kathy angel
WILDANDREADY
SOCRATES; YOU ARE SO RIGHT! HOWEVER; IN MY CASE; I WILL NOT SHARE MY CATS WITH ANYONE AND THATS FINE WITH ME!dancing TRAVIS
doglover14
socrates44

Wonderful...and yet freightening!

I have read and re-read this many times, including the quotes you gave at the end, and must say...I am still thinking, evaluating, and re-evaluating.

Mady
soulgoddess
Couldn't have said it better myself wave angel
Happychatty1online today!
Hi socrates44
This is a great poem and so are the quotes thanks for sharing it wave
roseoscura
Yes Great poe from a wise person...thank you for the poem and quotes.thumbs up bouquet
PS;Also thank you for the translation of,"Changing"( German) I was trying to do it but when I went to post comment I realized you had already done it and better.thumbs up
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