The Better Half - What is Love?

Love is guidance from a leading and trustworthy hand,
a person you have not but the utmost faith in,
because you know where they stand.
You can look into their eyes and know that they're sincere,
and you can rely on them fully,
because they tell you what you need to hear.

Love is kind and caring.
When you've fallen there will be a gentle hand,
someone with respect for you, to care for you,
and see to it, that the best is brought out in you.

Love is understanding, and forgiving.
At times love is tested,
the old heartstrings get tense,
but no matter what happens,
forgiveness triumphs in the end.

Sometimes even emotional,
this proves that love is deep.
Tears cried together for no apparent reason,
true beauty laid upon your heart.
The joy of a single moment,
spent in admiration.

Love is more than just a word or feeling.
Always thoughtful and gentle,
it will wipe away those tears for you,
and on the most random of days,
no need for holidays,
there will be a special gift for you.
Waiting on the table, wrapped with a single bow,
a heart-shaped box, contents unknown.

Love is truthful and trustworthy,
reliable and forever honest.
Love is having mutual beliefs,
goals and outlooks on life.
It's about having one person on your mind,
the best memories on replay and rewind.

Unfortunately love is often taken for granted,
it's not beyond us.

Love is not physical or sensual,
true love is purely spiritual.
A soul-tie.

Love is undoubting, and abounding,
a mutual acknowledgement between two people,
enduring and everlasting,
commitment and acceptance,
solid and never-changing.

Love is compassion, a friendship like no other.