In the gentle whispers of the dawn, where light begins, A truth as old as time itself, quietly spins. Upon the canvas of the heart, a vivid hue, The essence of love, ever so true. Love is patient, a gentle stream that flows, Love is kind, in its warmth, compassion glows. It harbors no envy, wears no guise of pride, In the humblest of moments, by your side. It boasts not of its deeds, nor seeks its own gain, In the silence of selflessness, it remains. Not easily angered, it forgives and forgets, Holding no ledger of debts. It finds no joy in the sorrow of wrongdoing, But dances in the light, truth pursuing. Through storms and trials, it stands firm, it endures, Its hope and trust, forever secure. Love never falters, never wanes, never tires, In the face of despair, it inspires. It protects, perseveres, believes, and trusts, A beacon in the night, in it, we must. For love, in its essence, is a force profound, In its embrace, life's true meaning is found. So let us love, not just in words, but in deed, For love is the greatest gift, our hearts' creed. Love never fails, it's the eternal song, Uniting hearts, making the weak strong. In the tapestry of time, its thread gleams bright, A testament of hope, in the darkest night. March 28, 2024 Created by MarkWaldrop 1Co 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1Co 13:5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1Co 13:6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1Co 13:7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1Co 13:8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.