A Love Poem?

This is not a love poem

Or maybe it is?

I think that’s for you to decide 

What is a love poem?

Well first of all what is love?

A feeling 

that warms your heart?

Or a tinkling bell 

when your eyes meet?

Is this poem for that?

Maybe 

Maybe not

It’s for you to decide!

Ever felt your heart tingle

When you hear them repeat 

A small habit 

from a conversation 

You had years ago 

Or maybe centuries ago.

Ever looked up 

shocked at their faces,

When they unexpectedly 

Pulled you aside 

To shield you from the 

Incoming assault of 

Hurried people sprinting by

Ever paused and sobbed harder 

When they just patted your head

And pulled you closer 

Telling you it’s okay 

Instead of taking out the flaws 

In your trauma 

Or belittling you 

And just silently hugging you 

Allowing you to take your time 

Ever felt your cheeks flush 

Or your words fluster

When they complimented 

You out of the blue 

When you thought 

You looked like 

A beggar in rags

All of these small moments 

Comforted your heart

Like a blanket in the cold

Moments so small

That might seem insignificant 

But big enough for you

to allow your heart to beat for 

Another day

Just so that you can see them again 

Big enough to wake you up 

Before the alarm rings 

Big enough to create a smile 

On your face 

This is not a love poem 

Or maybe it is 

A love poem for the small 

moments that tend to make 

Our daily life is a bit happier 

So is this a love poem?

That’s for you to decide!