That's Not Love

"That's Not Love."

That's not Love when no respect is given and you're
constantly called out of your name.
And it's not Love when you're made a punching bag
and you're not at fault but you're the one they blame.
It's not Love when you advertise yourself to those who
only want you but don't really want you at all.
It truly isn't Love when you're not good enough to marry
but only good enough to sleep with when they call.
It's not Love when your feelings aren't considered first
and you aren't placed first behind Yah in their life.
It isn't Love when they only want to play house and
will never ever dream of making you their wife.
Love is about respecting your Heavenly Father first
and Loving and respecting yourself as well.
You need to know that you're a Prize a Treasure that
someone should be blessed to have not send through Hell.
That's not Love when you're treated like you're a whore
and it's not Love when you give yourself away.
This may sound old fashion but it's true that sleeping
around is a game that you shouldn't play.
All respect goes out of the window the moment you give
up and let the devil in.
Sex outside of marriage isn't a wise thing and Scripture
tells you that it is sin.
It's Love that makes me tell you the truth and this may be
just what you need even if it's not what you want to hear.
You are all my Brothers and Sisters and you need to have
something good whispered everyday in your ear.
It's not Love when you're being cheated on and they
are quick to tell you they need some space.
It's not Love when all you hear is excuses and even more
lies told straight into your face.
It's not Love when they can't share and it's all about
them this isn't Love believe me.
Remember satan has his own just as Yah uses flesh and
blood satan does the same continually.
It's not Love when you drop all your standards and settle
for someone who doesn't have your best in mind.
It's not Love when the only thing on their agenda is
deceiving you so they could wet your behind.

inspired by a Tulip and a Caramel Queen
shelly david wright, poet
healingheartspoetry@yahoo.com