Love and Sorrow

(original poem by Alyssa)

Love's companion is named sorrow,

filled with uncertainty of tomorrow.

For the flame of love will fire and fade,

leaving only traces of the feelings made.

Even though, the only response to love is, "Yes,"

Without ever having a second guess.

No need to ask, "How come?" or "Why?"

When your heart is as open as the sky.

Because a taste of love, even just a drop,

Is sufficient to cause all bitterness to stop.

Should you receive the gift of love,

Forever thank the heavens above.

For Love has bejeweled your essence,

And married it to a sacred presence.

Now you wear the raiment of light--

Life is no longer a struggle or fight.

Live each day with a burning yearning,

Eager for the wisdom of life's learning.

Ready to respond again to Love, "YES!"

Without ever having a second guess.