Love is not a tale written on paper,

That can be effaced by eraser;

It is an act of expressing affection

Between lovers for eternal unification.

***

Love spills from core of heart,

And persists until it is quiet;

Obstacles if any do beset

One should resist but not upset.

***

Love’s disapproval by near and dear,

Leads to uncongenial atmosphere

That emboldens lovers to thwart fear

And become more closer and near.

***

Love is an admixture of minds

That binds them for holy conjunction

Despite malignant and unjust trends,

Owing to rigid social injunction.

***

RAMA RAO SARIPALLI

# Chatrapur

September 17, 1998.