A Love Like Yours
by Leo Tyler
My heart longed
for a love like yours
A lifetime search
Experiences of woundedness
and disappointments
It led me to
you
Into your arms
I fall
caressed by your
heart
The warmth did
heal
My pain
faded
A love like yours
never to afford
It’s priceless
and it’s mine
Not to own
just to receive
Day by day
Moment by moment
A love like yours
Reflection
Reflecting on "A Love Like Yours," here are some questions to ponder:
• Longing and Discovery: How does the journey of longing for "a love like yours" resonate with your own experiences of seeking deep connection and fulfillment?
• Healing and Transformation: In what ways has encountering this love been a source of healing for past wounds and disappointments? How has it transformed your perspective on love and relationships?
• Priceless Gift: What does it mean for you to receive "a love like yours" as a priceless gift? How does this perspective influence your appreciation and gratitude in your relationship?
• Ownership vs. Reception: How does the idea of not owning, but receiving this love resonate with you? How does it shape your approach to giving and receiving love in your relationship?
• Daily Presence: Reflect on how "day by day, moment by moment," this love enriches your life. How do you nurture and sustain this love in everyday interactions and shared experiences?
• Personal Growth: In what ways has experiencing "a love like yours" contributed to your personal growth and emotional well-being? How does it inspire you to be a better partner or friend?
• Future Aspirations: Looking ahead, how do you envision this love continuing to evolve and deepen over time? What aspirations or hopes do you have for the future of your relationship?
These questions can help you delve deeper into the themes and emotions expressed in your poem, fostering introspection and appreciation for the love you have found.
Biblical Texts
This poem evokes themes that resonate deeply with Biblical texts and verses about love, healing, and grace. Here are a few that come to mind:
• Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." This verse reflects the healing and comfort that come from encountering a love that brings solace and renewal, much like the warmth that heals and fades pain in your poem.
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Known as the "Love Chapter," these verses describe love as patient, kind, not envious or boastful, not proud or self-seeking, and always persevering. The author’s description of "a love like yours" aligns with this portrayal of love as priceless, not possessive, but received with gratitude and cherished day by day.
• Song of Solomon 8:6-7: "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it." This poetic passage captures the intensity and enduring nature of love, which, once found, becomes an irreplaceable and unquenchable flame in your life.
• Romans 8:38-39: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse underscores the security and steadfastness of a love that cannot be severed or diminished, echoing the sentiment of a love that is received and cherished, day by day, moment by moment.
These Biblical texts enrich the imagery and themes of this poem, offering timeless reflections on love's healing power, its enduring nature, and its transformative impact on the human heart.
Prayer
Gracious Father,
My heart has yearned for a love like yours, A journey marked by searching and longing, Amidst the wounds and disappointments of life.
You have led me to this place, to this love, Into arms that embrace with a healing touch, Where pain finds solace and fades away.
Your love, Lord, is beyond price, A gift bestowed, not to be earned or owned, But humbly received with gratitude.
Day by day, moment by moment, May I cherish this love, May it shape me and sustain me, As I walk in your grace.
In the quiet of each day, In the depth of each moment, Let me feel the presence of your love, Guiding, comforting, and renewing.
A love like yours, Lord, Is a beacon of hope and light, Forever mine to receive, Forever grateful, forever blessed.
Amen.
