You may or may not love me,
but it doesn’t matter.
I love enough for both of us.
Perhaps you think
this is a preposterous notion.
How can I be loved
by someone who may not love me?
This is how.
Our love is the SAME love,
from the SAME source.
To think that we OWN our love is ludicrous.
Your love is not yours to give.
But it’s okay, my darling.
I already have it.
And so I expect NOTHING from you.
Which is the greatest gift.
Trail Wood,
11/27
The verses speak to an expansive, unconditional form of love, one that transcends the need for reciprocity. It’s a love rooted in a deep understanding of connection and the shared origin of affection.
The Unconditionality of Love:
The opening lines set the tone for a selfless, generous love that does not require reciprocation. It’s a declaration of an abundant heart that offers love freely, without the expectation of it being returned.
Love Beyond Possession:
The idea that love is not something to be owned or exchanged challenges the conventional view of love as a commodity. Instead, it presents love as a universal force, a boundless energy that flows from a common source, irrespective of individual desires or intentions.
The Source of Love:
Describing our love as originating from the SAME source emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings. It’s a perspective that sees love as a unifying essence, connecting everyone despite the superficial boundaries that appear to separate us.
The Illusion of Ownership:
The notion that thinking we own love is ludicrous speaks to the ego’s tendency to claim possession of emotions. It suggests that love, in its purest form, is not something that can be given or withheld because it is inherently infinite and available to all.
The Freedom in Expecting Nothing:
The poem culminates in the realization that expecting nothing in return is itself a profound gift. This release from expectation frees both the giver and the recipient, allowing love to exist in its most potent and genuine form.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Today’s poem reflects on a form of love that is abundant and unconditional, not confined by the need for reciprocation. It posits that love comes from a shared, infinite source and is not something that can be owned or exclusively given. The greatest gift, it suggests, is to expect nothing and to love freely.
We invite thoughts on this view of love as a boundless, shared phenomenon that transcends individual ownership and the traditional dynamics of giving and receiving.
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