Pako Aristi - Eight poems

I enjoy love when it means romance,

the unfolding of our whims.

I abhor it when it means a mark, a bare account of one's possessions.

I enjoy love when it means sharing, partaking of our moments of joy,

I abhor it when it is a record, a précis of affronts.

I enjoy love when it firmly stands on our free will,

I abhor it when it bows to the mainstream diktats.

I enjoy love when it means taking risks,

I abhor it when it is but a stony fib.

I enjoy love when it coaches no hatred,

I abhor all and every types of love

willing to part with joy,

far too easily,

far too soon.