Love is not in the chaos of parties
Or in an extravagant diamond ring,
Love resides in little moments
And holding hands on the life's swing.

Love is not in the superfluous words
Neither in promises just to say,
Love hides in comfortable silences
And in whispered words to really stay.

Love is not in the attraction of the body
Or in the stunning beauty of an age,
Love blossoms in the timeless limerence
Of ageless minds connecting on this stage.

Love is not measured in terms of sacrifices
Neither is it a list of give and take,
Love flourishes in just endless understanding
And honouring pledges that we make.

Love is not in carefully staged events
Or in cautious measured steps ahead,
Love thrives in the wild expression of
Emotions, desires and a little care instead.

Love is not in supporting blindly
Neither is it a 'yes' to all they say,
Love grows in how one points out the wrongs
And gently guides them in the right way.

Love is not in the promises of a forever
Or in planning 'moments' ahead of time,
Love promises a today which may melt
Into another tomorrow through time's chime.

Author's Note : Written for St Val's Contest 2021