Understanding The nature of love It has a way of Taking away from your being Like turpentine 'pon paint If you carry the load All that's unique Evaporates like a mist Qualities that others find dear Self-respect tossed For the one that you love Sacrificial lamb attitude Then you beg and whine Expecting to find Emotions to fill the need So, hold on to your dreams Impossible it seems To be balanced and in control Saying no to those Expecting the most Love has to be earned Who said love comes easily
