The Definition of Love

             This was a really hard subject to write about. I tried looking for definitions of love on the Internet, in self-help books, poems, the dictionary, but I couldn't find just one definition. I realized that there is no one definition for love. Everyone has their own ideas and definitions about what love is and means to them. When I looked up "love" in the library, the page came up with a hole bunch of things such as attachment, first loves, friendship, intimacy, marriage, summer love, etc. The same thing happened when I looked on the Internet. In these next few paragraphs, I will write about different people's meanings and ideas on love.
             The definition of love in the Webster's dictionary means many things. As you will see, it has a lot of ideas on what love is. "An intense affection for another person based on familial or personal ties. A strong affection for or attachment to another person based on regard or shared experiences or interests. An expression of one's affection: send him my love. An intense attraction to another person based largely on sexual desire. The deep affection, tenderness and concern felt for a person with whom one has or wishes to have a relationship based on sexual attraction. Sexual intercourse. A love affair. An intense emotional attachment, as for a pet or treasured object. A strong enthusiasm: a love of language. Eros or Cupid, the god of love in classical mythology. The feeling of benevolence, kindness, or brotherhood towards others." As you can see there is not just one definition, there are many.
             When I looked on the Internet I found many poems on love. This certain poem, is based on the love in your self and in relationships. The poem is called "The Definition of Love":
             "Love is the power in the center of your soul, that makes you feel needed and wanted and whole. It is the force within that heals the wounds of life, that eased your anguish and lessens your strife. It's giving and caring, it's tru
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