The Elixir of Love: A Poem of Imperfection and Gratitude



My love, you’re all about those small moments  
Of goodness and beauty that fill our days  
Like the gentle breeze that caresses our cheeks  
Or the warm embrace that we share in the morning light  
You are the embodiment of all that is right  
In this world, a beacon of hope that shines bright  

Your love is like a flower that blooms  
In the midst of a desert, defying the odds  
With every petal, it whispers sweet nothings  
That stir my heart and awaken my soul  
You are the elixir that heals my wounds  
And the music that soothes my troubled mind  

Sometimes, I wonder if I deserve your love  
For I am but a flawed and imperfect being  
But you remind me that perfection is overrated  
And that true beauty lies in our imperfections  
You see the good in me, even when I cannot  
And for that, I am eternally grateful  

You are my compass, my guide in this journey  
That we call life, leading me towards the light  
And showing me the path that is true and right  
With you by my side, I am never alone  
For your love is a shelter that keeps me warm  
In the midst of the storm  

I cherish the moments that we share together  
The laughter, the tears, the quiet moments of reflection  
Each one a precious gem that I hold close to my heart  
For they are the building blocks of our love  
A love that is pure, and true, and eternal  
A love that fills me with joy and gratitude  

My love, you are a gift that I treasure  
A diamond in a world of coal  
With every passing moment, my love for you grows  
Like a flame that never fades, a fire that never dies  
For you are the essence of all that is good and beautiful  
A shining star in a world that can be dark and cold  

My love, you’re all about those small moments  
Of goodness and beauty that fill our days  
And I am grateful for each and every one of them  
For they are the threads that weave the fabric of our love  
A love that is strong, and pure, and eternal  
A love that I will cherish forevermore.


























The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you

About this poem

This poem is a beautiful declaration of love, describing the small moments of goodness and beauty that fill the speaker's days with their beloved. The poem uses powerful metaphors, such as comparing the love between the speaker and their beloved to a flower that blooms in a desert, and the beloved to a beacon of hope that shines bright. The speaker expresses gratitude for their beloved, who sees the good in them even when they cannot see it themselves. The poem ends with a heartfelt declaration of eternal love that will be cherished forevermore.  

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Written on June 11, 2022

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 30, 2023

Modified by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABxccc xxxdxx efxxxg xccxhh ixxegx idxxgx ABxegi i x fcx
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 2,603
Words 559
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 1, 1, 3

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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