I love unconditionally
But it is a fierce thing
Paint stripper
Melt down
Solvent
It radiates like the sun
And will burn
When required
Hurt
Just as readily as it soothes
If that is what is required at the time
It is not always nice
Though it certainly can be
It doesn’t come wrapped in excuses
Like some sort of sandwich with a condiment
But rather as I deliver it
Straight up served
Unreservedly
But not always gently
It doesn’t matter what you do
If I love you deeply
I always will
But it’s not a tame thing
A pet to pat
It is deep, thick, tall and high
Endless
Reliable
Strong
A fortress you can lean upon at any time
And especially in times of need
It will hold you
The guard at the gate will always let you through
Just phone ahead
Give me your news
Because the truth
Is also always home too
And I may just be at breakfast, reading the paper
Unconditional love – you have mine without measure
But time is rather precious
And I use mine wisely
I don’t live to please anymore
Unless it also pleases me
You see my unconditional love is not conditional on you
And never will be
It radiates directly from me
But pleasing
Is an entirely different thing
To loving unconditionally
*header photo – old prison walls on Norfolk Island. Such a beautiful place, steeped in history and full of quirky island behaviour.
