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Lessons in Love
by Nate L Oakley
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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I've learned a lot about love and myself over the last year. I hope I can take what I've learned and be a better man for it.

Love is gained and love is lost
Love can come at such a cost
As warm as sun, or cold as frost
And yet, for love we strive

A touch, a smile, a lasting sigh
Love’s joys ‘til echoed with goodbye
For love we’ll spread our wings and fly
Since love keeps us alive

As tender as a summer rain
Or violent as a hurricane
The art of love’s hard to explain
But, oh…. Love keeps us grounded

I’ve gained, I’ve lost, I know love’s art
The good and bad – I’ve lived each part
And still, deep down within my heart
On love I know I’m founded

I’m not perfect; I’ve paid my dues
I’ve hurt, I’ve scarred, and I’ve confused
I’ve lost my head – this is not news
‘tis now a bridge I’ve burned

When life is simple, love is kind
I now know this with heart and mind
And someday soon, I know I’ll find
The “one” for which I’ve yearned

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Reviewed by Joyce Bell	12/3/2009

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL WORK ...YOUR RHYME SCHEME IS JUST PERFECT. I ENJOYED THIS WORK AND THANKS FOR SHARING. GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS




Reviewed by Annabel Sheila	6/20/2009

Absolutely wonderful write Nate! The flow of your poem is magic. Anna




Reviewed by Zach McClure	5/31/2009

PRECIOUS truths captured concisely, reflecting back experience the way a diamond sparkles!! This one sparkles true! Thanks for writing this one,Nate! ~Z.




Reviewed by La Belle Rouge	5/25/2009

Such wonderful flow, beautiful pen.




Reviewed by Liana Margiva	5/22/2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva




Reviewed by Karen Palumbo	5/21/2009

We love, we lose, we brush ourselves off and try again, very endearing.... Be always safe, Karen




Reviewed by Leann Marshall	5/21/2009

Lovely write, and so true. Thanks for sharing this, Nate. Leann




Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle	5/21/2009

Well, Hello Stranger, Welcome back to AD! We both deserve the best in happiness. I wish you the best of luck in your search for Ms. Right. Just promise me you'll take it easy! ;-) Nice poem. You haven't lost your touch, I see. All the best, Jill




Reviewed by Darryn Murphy	5/21/2009

I like it:) Nice Job

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