"It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes / But it might just save your life..."
from "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & the News Poem of Love by Esther Badu Love is a concept known to everyone It's strong and it's sudden and it's cruel sometimes It consumes your every thought and breath It is an uncontrollable force that has no limits It may be strong, sudden and cruel But it might just save your life Many have seen, smell, and felt death But have stepped away knowing that they have not had enough time with their love Society never shows the pain or agony of love Only the best parts of it Someone to hold, confront, and praise you A reminder that you are never alone But we need to wake up Love is not always joyful It will not always stand the test of time There will be fights, screams, tears Days you wonder if you truly love someone But if you are always willing to return to that person Knowing that all your days with that person will not always be amazing Then you have truly found love While you have it don’t let it go Enjoy every time of it Know that there is no winner or loser in love Just the one you love Esther Agyeman Badu attends Frederick High School. She is an African-American who loves to play volleyball. She is also a member of her school mock trial team. She has a true passion for poetry and hopes her audience sees that in her work. |