Heart and Soul

What is love

That stirs the passion

Deepest in the heart?

Is it that

Which gives a thrill?

A complex body part?

Nay, 'tis something deeper:

Familiarity

And friendship that's grown sweeter

And sweet sincerity

A bonding of the souls within

That raises cacoethes

Blending caring and desire

Creates willing coryanthes

Then a passionate embrace

Is filled with depth and meaning

Not just erudite desire

Which often is demeaning

May you look for truthful love

Not lust that undermines

And may you find it in your heart

This very Valentine's

Copyright © 2010 Cal Jennings