Love must be sincere.  Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourselves.— Romans 12:9-10

Love,
our love;
a love of
red hearts
and candy;
a love of
fleeting choice
and desire;
a love of
broken promises
and dashed hopes.
Love,
our love;
a litany of
apologies
and forgiveness;
hurts and
healing;
second chances
and new tomorrows.
Love,
our love;
often so inadequate,
so inept,
so inconsistent.
Your love,
Lord.
Your love
is firm,
solid,
immutable.
Your love,
suffers,
redeems,
restores.
May your love
be the source of
our love.
May your love
inspire and inform
all of our love.
May your love
overcome and negate
the failings of our love.
May your love
expand our hearts,
our minds,
our vision,
so that our love
becomes
your love.
May your love
flow through us,
bringing
healing and hope,
honor and dignity,
peace and respect.
May your love
for us,
in us,
through us,
overcome evil.