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What is Love?

January 19, 2011
By CameronOliver BRONZE, Blythewood, South Carolina
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CameronOliver BRONZE, Blythewood, South Carolina
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I hope that I will be able to confide in you as I&#039;ve been unable to do with anyone<br /> -Anne Frank

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You asked me once
What is love?
Love is
A crackling fire shared with a stranger
A home cooked meal to a child working nine hours a day
Hands pressed against impenetrable glass
Fingers splayed identical, mirroring each other
Love is
A mother’s voice carrying on the wind
Reaching her son’s ears
Telling him it is time to come in and take a bath
Love is
Your hair glinting in the sun
Your skin, warm and supple
The softness of your lips
Lightly pressed
Against mine

© Nicole P., Gouvernor, NY

The author's comments:
Okay, this was an assignment for my Creative Writing class. At first it was just this shallow "I want an 'A'!" but I like that she told me to redo it. This was the result. I hope you like it.
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