Love
Love does not manifest as sugared kisses nor candied dreams,
it's not in magical, mystical love potions.
It's not all rainbow colours and kaleidoscope themes,
Those are just fanciful idealised notions.
It's not endless change and constantly exciting,
It's choice, it's work, it's endless devotion.
It can be dull, grey, and emotionally biting.
Yet, in its embrace, we find profound emotion.
Amor dolor est, amor est voluptas, amor vita!
(Love is pain, love is pleasure, love is life!)