At night, when the stars glimmer high in the sky,
And the breeze whispers softly as it passes by,
I sense a presence, vast and divine,
Expanding my heart with love's perfect design.
That’s what love is to me.
When the sun ascends with a radiant glow,
And paints the horizon as it dips low,
I hear the stories of grace untold,
Of lives renewed, of faith made bold.
That’s what love is to me.
The song of a bird at the break of dawn,
A melody bright, as the night is withdrawn,
It calls me to see beyond my small view,
To a world of wonder, alive and new.
That’s what love is to me.
In the laugh of a child so pure and free,
In lovers whispers beneath the oak tree,
In music that sways the heart like a stream,
In the warmth of the fire on a cold winter’s dream.
That’s what love is to me.
A mother’s embrace, her soft lullaby,
Her joy overflowing as she holds her why,
God’s hand in her gaze, so tender and true,
Expanding her world through the life she knew.
That’s what love is to me.
For love is a path that widens the soul,
A glimpse of the heavens that makes us whole.
God scatters His love in all that we see,
An endless expansion of eternity.
That’s what love is to me.
Maria Lancelot
Meet the Author:
Guided by God’s grace and inspired by His mercy, I am Maria Lancelot—a poet and author from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Writing is my way of glorifying Him, spreading His Word, and infusing positivity into the world. I believe every soul is placed here with a divine purpose, and my words are a reflection of that faith. At 24, I hold a Master’s degree in English from Hislop College, RTMNU. My poetry has been featured in anthologies by AIFEST and other platforms, and I’ve earned accolades in national and international writing competitions. A frequent contributor to Happening Hislop Magazine, The Hislopian Magazine, and the weekly Hislop Herald, I strive to inspire hearts and honor God through every piece I create. This is the second piece she has written for the Introspect Magazine.
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