Love

Love
had any lately?
Know what it is?
Can you see it?
Smell it?
Taste it?
Does it hurt you?
bite you?
burn you?
when you find love
how do you know it is love
and how do you know if it is returned?
Is it by the bruises?
The scars?
Is love measured in broken ribs
and razor cuts?
Death threats and name calling?
How can a person even want love
if that is what love is?
If you know of a better
definition of love
please tell me before I
lose all hope and
slip into despair
forever