A Love Story for B

A Love Story for B

You say, “What is it? And no Greek

mumbo jumbo, okay?” I’ll try.

Philia.

In life, you will have

a few pegs to hold

down your tent.

Choose the ones

that will keep you

rooted in all kinds

of weather.

Eros.

Here is a poem

in a bottle.

There are a billion

of them floating

in the ocean,

each one fiery

and true.

We can drink

to them when I tell

you the story

of how I met

your father.

Agape.

Last of all,

here is a lamp

that you turn on

when all other

lights go out.

It is your very

own. No one

else can ignite it

or carry it

for you.

Sorry about the Greek,

Son. Here’s a kiss.

Love is a gift,

whatever shape

it takes. So,

take it when

you can, whether

it covers you,

stabs you,

holds you up,

knocks you

out, or lights

your way.

July 17, 2021

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