What is love?
perhaps it is the way you remind someone to wear their seatbelt
or the manner in which you address someone you miss
or a small gesture to show them you care
such as delivering flowers
or lunch
or perhaps even
preparing a picnic?

or maybe love is shown in keeping a secret?
in holding a hand
or buying a soda
a hug
a kiss
a tender, understanding touch
a prayer of protection when departure is inevitable

But the perfect love is shown in the true Son of God
who died to save us
on a tree in the shape of a cross
his blood was bled
his tears were shed
His back torn
his heart worn
all for people who did not love him in return
unconditional
not preventable
non-deserving
never ending
everlasting
love

This man died on a tree
Because of this love
that He showed me
I can, in return, love