It was conditional (poem) by Lily of Lough Neagh a.k.a C. Dennis-Woosley on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on March 29, 2014

As I have stated before, this style of writing is not my favourite. However, what you have expressed through your verses is a theme with which I am far too familiar and, as I read, the wounds are reopened. That means your poetry "speaks" to the depth of my being as it brings tears. Love and best wishes,

xo Regis

Reviewed by Diane Miller (Reader)

Reviewed on September 13, 2012

It's good you can keep conditional love, some are not capable of doing this. Those that cannot do not know how to love

Di

Reviewed by Lily of Lough Neagh C. Dennis-Woosley

Reviewed on June 23, 2012

It is very heartbreaking when you have known someone for a long time and have them walk away from you not even willing to be friends. Thank you everyone for the lovely reviews

Love and Light
Lily

Reviewed by Edith Wilde (Reader)

Reviewed on June 21, 2012

It's not love if it is conditional. To me it reads like you gave your all and devotion then when you parted he could not even hold you as a friend. I believe that happens this day and age.

Edith

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on June 19, 2012

Heartfelt emotions, beautifully expressed~
Christine

Reviewed by Mark Huntsman (Reader)

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

This is very sad indeed that someone can be so shallow. Wonderful write Lily and it clearly speaks

Mark

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

You have very clearly shown how the rake operates when he seduces a woman and then leaves her in the lurch. It's so easy for them to do it again and again because he has a condition to his love that she does not. Touching, but oh so true.

Ron

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

Carol, When I love it is unconditional, excepting the bad with the good. For the most part it works out...

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Gail Delaney (Reader)

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

Everything you write is beautiful Carolee one way or the other. I hhave known this feeling.

Reviewed by S Bergerac (Reader)

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

My dear dear Lily, how sad that another would treat you in this way. A fine lady you are and well respected by many here. Such a sadness to this artistic poem of yours.

I bow and tip my hat to you

Cyrano

Reviewed by Gert van Weenen (Reader)

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

This is really sad. When "love" is conditional, you may not call it love anymore as it is selfish and devaluated to a medium of exchange.

Whatever you write about, you make a great work of it

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

Love sucks more times than it pleases I think, Carol. For some men, and I was one for a large port of my life, Love is exactly what you relate so eloquently here . . . Conditional. Sorry I am late getting to this. AOL has been down, plus other problems.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

And in such sadness growth is evident... and obviously needed.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

So very sad, indeed.

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

Lily,
such a sad account, conditional love is not what i call love. who ever he is, it is his loss. Even in sadness your pen and spirit come through your words beautifully.
Budd

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

So sad, these conditional connections. Well penned and poignant.

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on June 18, 2012

This is a sad yet very well expressed poem one can relate about too many relationships today. This conditional love bears little or no fruit. The alternative unconditional "Agape" love of Jesus provides healthy fruit so that relationships can blossom and grow joyful.

Peace and love,

John Michael

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on June 17, 2012

It seems that no matter what you write, though it be sad, it comes out beautiful! Pain spurs growth and growth is beautiful.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on June 17, 2012

I can't imagine what would inspire this. I love without condition and forever. Wonderful write though just not a happy one, which I I favor in your writings.

Stay well and keep writing
Eddy