Dr. Love (or How I Learned to Stop Wallowing and Write Poetry)

By: Rodolfo Perez

 

Love is (sometimes) patient,

Love is (sometimes) kind,

And sometimes, love is a needle in the eye,

Or a kick to the groin.

 

It is a cliff-hanger,

With your mother waiting to catch you,

When you let go.

 

It is losing your voice,

From crying into your pillow.

 

It is realizing you’re sometimes going to be Dr. Evil.

 

It is giving someone your heart,

When you know,

 

I know,

You know,

It is my mind you truly want.

 

Yes, love is (sometimes) patient,

Love is (sometimes) kind,

And love will always be alive,

Even when it isn’t.