I came across a poem a friend (thanks Armita!) had posted
last week that gave me one of those “ah-ha” moments. In a past post, I
wrote about real love being something you give away with no expectations in
return, but always wanted to give a better definition of love. Not just
love for your lover, but for family and friends as well. Although we all
experience different types of love, the core definition is the same and
involves our ability to give, unconditionally, to another.
Through introspection, I have often wondered how good am I
at loving another? I have observed those in love with someone who have
some type of serious disability or disfiguring injury and admired their
commitment and love, but wondered if I could do that. Here is Omoehi’s
poem that defines real love with all of its messy real life issues.
“It’s easy to love people
when they have good health
great looks, perfect hair
smooth voices, trendy clothes
fast cars, attractive makeup.
But to love people
defined by adversity,
imprisoned by fear
vulnerable to illness
burdened by the past,
that’s to love the darkness
in their soul.”
In a word, profound.
I researched the author of the poem, Omoehi Ehixojie.
Who is an author and poet currently residing in Las Vegas. He is
originally from Nigeria. You can read more of his work at http://omoehiehixojie.blogspot.com/
if you are interested in a modern-day poet with some very poignant observations
in wonderful expressions of poetry.
Namaste,
Tom
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