Love Is

Love is the way you look me in the eye
It's the sweet surrender of not holding on
And the way you smile at me each time
Love is the warmth of your embrace

Love is your forgiving touch
Even when you don't say much
It is the expression in your voice
Love is listening to the silence of each other

Love is holding hands, not chaining minds
It's actions, not just the uttered word
It's the sparkle in your eyes when you say hi
Love is what lingers on after the goodbyes

Love is the gift of receiving
It is the reward of the giving
It is the hugs that need no words
Love is being an authentic original