Recognising Love Poem by Chris Jibero

I know the colour of love
When I see one
It is as radiant as a garden
Of rose in full bloom

I know the taste of love
When I eat one
It is as sweet as freshly
Harvested honey in the wilderness

I know the odour of love
When I smell one
It is like Arabian Jasmine
Flower at night

I know the feeling of love
When I touch one
It is tender and delicate
Like the body of a new born baby

I know the voice of love
When I hear one
It is mild and gentle
Like dew at dawn

I know the step of love
When it comes my way
It is as graceful as a horse
Bestrode by a prince

I know the laughter of love
When I hear one
It is a pleasant melody
To the ears

I know the strength of love
When it is displayed
It is like a hungry lion
Hunting game in the wild
For love involves risks
That must be taken
For it dares all that are risky

I know it is time to love
When it is dark and cold
Like when a new dawn heralds
A bright new day.


(C) Chris Jibero.2001.