Love is so precious.
Rare metal.
Stronger than alloy.

It must be
cautiously displayed.
It's stolen away so easily.

Over many lifetimes so finely honed,
we aim, and BLAM!
Tears itself apart.

So there's no hurry.
That is to say
no urgency.

Appropriate is
as appropriate does -
say what?

The learning is
love yourself,
or nobody can.

Love is so precious,
purer than gold.
Valuable ally.

©Bruce McNicol 2/10/'87