'Love'

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Love

When the world needs it most, it appears

But Where does it go

When I alone needed it

When the hug that arms didn't care enough to reach farther

In fact, never came?

Why does the love go to Haiti and Chile

While it never circles around to the US

When will it? Will it Ever?

L Ludicrous

O Overrated

V Volatile

E Expectant

Is this what you want today's children

To think of as the word

Do you want hate to be rewarded?

Do you WANT ME to feel alone?

Because the love has chosen you

Not me

So the next time that last blow strikes my head

Think of the difference between love and 'love'

Love being what fills 'everyone's' hearts

'Love' being what I am given

Like the dog's leftovers

'Love' 'Always' (if that's what i truly mean),

Jessi

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