Love Like Fire

Love

is what?
so many people
say so many things
what is it?
and why
are there so many kinds?

we love family
like a hearthfire
gentle
contained
constant
a place to gather
in comfort and peace

we love friends
like a campfire
bright
warm
far too far into the night
we gather round
to laugh and warm ourselves
at its flame

but I love you
like a firework
delightsome
wonderful
dazzling

I love you
like a shooting star
magnificent
inspiring
thrilling

I love you
like a sun
beautiful
powerful
blissful

because you
shine
and your light
shines through me
all of me
and there is no darkness
left at all

love like fire