Love Song

Margaret V.Doran

Tis but the love we share that keeps me whole
When life seems far too hard to make it through
You are the counterpart of my own soul

Your simple touch will heal, it will console
Through pain and loss I turn to you anew
Tis but the love we share that keeps me whole

You give me strength and help me gain control
Even when I did not speak you knew
You are the counterpart of my own soul

My tears you dry and gently you condole
By your presence, peace you do imbue
Tis but the love we share that keeps me whole

I trust your heart, you never would cajole
There's strength in honesty though words are few
You are the counterpart of my own soul

To give you back the same my only goal
All love, all strength, all wisdom, I to you
Tis but the love we share that keeps me whole
You are the counterpart of my own soul

Copyright © 1997 Margaret V. Doran All rights reserved.
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This poetry form is called a "Villanelle."
Read more villanelles here: Fifth Brigade | Janet | Kids | Letting Go

Updated July 7, 1999
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