Stages of Love

Love is a beautiful and complex thing. IT can grow in a matter of days, weeks, or years. Love sometimes takes its sweet time, Or it eagerly runs headfirst Like a child with pent up energy. Every love starts with a small crush. One gets it when their eyes set upon the person. Other times, it stems from benevolence, Or a long and intimate friendship. At this stage, This love could easily be stomped out By harsh words or rejection, But if the feelings are requited, It grows. Oh yes! It grows! Like a flower, Its shy buds open and Reveal a beautiful bloom! The couple prays it won’t ever die, But the couple must understand, The flower is only the beginning Or the sad, sad end. The petals fall and reveal one of two things: A barren and desolate plant That only has the memories of yesterday To confront the poor, broken soul, Or the love bears a fruit, A sweet, sweet fruit For it has stood the test of time And its seeds shall spread And start several generations Of beautiful romances to come.