by january low

love was a silent telephone call
love was fixing my broken earring
love was the other part of a two piece pendant

love was shy

love was holding hands
love was valentine's day
love was a ring

love was destruction
love was tears
love was insecure
love was livid
love was rage
love was poisonous

love was no more

love sparked over half boiled eggs
love grew over beers
love spanned the bosphorous
love burned in snowy chicago

love became hard to see
love became unfamiliar
love became something else

love grew

love is a full tank of petrol
love is a grande cold brew coffee
love is salt and vinegar potato chips

love is quiet
love is strong
love is fluid
love is kind

love is ...