Gossamer love

what love is and isn't

there is no
such thing
as love
without strings
but they don't
have to be
the kind that bind
and constrict,
made by man
and sanctioned by
a man made god --
let our love
be tethered
by nature
and not design,
gossamer strings
beautiful,
flexible and strong --
ephemeral yet
resilient,
a bond
as God intended
it to be.

Author's Note

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

This is perfectly gorgeous. I was truly struck by how you took those strings and redefined them in a fluttered heartbeat.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Every once in a while we have a thought that takes hold and blossoms into something that connects with others. :)

[Beccy]

The unconditional love of a child is perhaps the closest we ever come to those 'gossamer strings,' but it is as fleeting a thing as innocence.

Even belief has strings attached, though for many the binding is welcome.

This is a lovely and thought provoking poem.

Beccy.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. And lovely to see you again.

[??????]

Well said:) I agree 100% I never did care for the strings , I like the realism much better. That is a much more truer love.

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you very much.

[??????]

Your very welcome my friend , hope you are doing well btw:)

[Peter Rogerson]

Although I can't accept the existence of any pre-historic deity I loved your poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

This piece is not intended to be religious, but rather spiritual and natural, and therefore does not require belief in the traditionally religious sense- thank you for stopping by and enjoying.

[JC]

An incredibly beautiful flow here, along with the poems imagery there is the image of a poet having these thoughts, this flurry of philosophy and deep feelings you need to get down. I think as writers we can all recognize that passion you are laying down.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the visit and the review.

[Philip Muls]

I am not a native english speaker, what is gossamer please ?

I recognize what you say about man-made guidelines, the egoic mind at work. Power borrowed from logic or even worse, religion. Not the essence, a fake identity, a character lie.

[Lyn Anderson]

gossamer is fine natural insect or spider silk, or a gauzy, airy, natural fabric.

[Philip Muls]

Thanks! Good write

[Lydia Shutter]

The strings can be warm and soft and welcoming if the partner is the right one. Such tender thoughts here, KL. Lovely. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you Lydia

[Einstein Noodle]

being blessed with strings that i can swing on and from ....yaaaaaaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooooooo! what love is this? ;) beautiful gossamer thoughts and feelings to start my day ... beautiful heart KL
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

ah thank you my friend. I appreciate the visit and the review.

[. serah .]

-- i agree with VanessaandtheCat... this is a divine piece of poetry... but it's not overtly religious and hence an atheist like me can relate to the sentiments expressed... -- i like that you relied on nature to convey the significance of a beautiful bond... and how it should unravel 'naturally' rather than because of an oath "sanctioned by a man made God"... -- there is a sense of emotions flowing in this piece... without any obstructions... a kind of progression towards genuine fruition... and that makes the poet's voice sound very humble and magical... -- it's more of a plea rather than an overpowering sermon and i like that effect a lot... it makes everything that's said very believable...

[Lyn Anderson]

One does not have to believe in a religious god to believe in something bigger than one self -- and that is why God is more just something natural in this piece.

[. serah .]

-- true, true... i agree with that thought...

[V]

I'm in awe with this poem though I'm not much of a believer, either. Your words read kind and almost divine.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much. That is a big word and I am honoured to make that impression.

[V]

You're welcome. :)