In the hush of everyday moments, true love reveals itself not in grand declarations, but in the quiet strength of presence and choice. This poem beautifully captures that essence.
# I Define My Love #
I define my love by how I stay,
Not by the words I rush to say.
It’s in my patience, calm and true,
In how I listen, how I choose you.
My love is soft, but never weak,
It speaks through actions more than speech.
It grows with time, it learns, it bends,
And walks beside me—not ahead.
I define my love as steady ground,
Where fear grows quiet, hearts feel sound.
If love is real, this much is true—
I define my love by loving you.❤️
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Beautifully said—love is shown in consistency and presence, not just words. Staying, showing up, and choosing each other quietly every day—that’s the heart of true devotion.
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Thank you for expressing it so beautifully.
You’ve captured the essence perfectly—love lived in quiet choices, steady presence, and daily commitment is where its true depth lies. I’m grateful it resonated with you. 💛
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Well said. Love is not always excitement, passion and butterflies in the stomach. It is being there for and thinking of the other first and not asking for validation of the things you do for each other. It is being there through thick and thin. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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Thank you, Allan.
I truly appreciate your thoughtful reflection. You’re absolutely right—love’s deepest strength shows up in steadiness, selflessness, and quiet commitment, especially when things aren’t easy. I’m glad the piece resonated with you.
Thanks for sharing your perspective and for reading so generously.
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What a beautiful read. This poem reminds us that true love rarely makes noise; it reveals itself in permanence, in listening, and in the silent choices of everyday life. To love as presence, and not as a promise, is perhaps one of the most mature forms of love. There is a serene strength in these verses, reminding us that love doesn’t need to impose itself to be profound: it recognizes itself in walking side by side, on the firm ground that quiets fear. Thank you for sharing this delicate piece with us, my friend! 🙂🙏🏻✨🎀💐
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Thank you so much, my friend 🙂🙏🏻
Your words touched me deeply. I’m grateful that the quiet strength and presence in the poem resonated with you—that kind of love, the one that walks gently and stays, is exactly what I hoped to express. Your thoughtful reading and warmth mean more than I can say. Thank you for receiving it with such care and kindness. ✨💐
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Such a sincere reflection of love as action, patience, and constancy. Truly beautiful.🤍🤍
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Thank you so much 🤍 That really means a lot to me. I’m grateful the idea of love as action, patience, and constancy resonated with you—it’s often in those quiet, steady moments that love shows its truest form. Your words are deeply appreciated.
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