The duty of love

The duty of love
There is such a thing that lives in my mind
Called the duty of love
And as I'm sure you will see, not easily defined

The ability to absorb the knocks and blows
And to bow with humiliation, not everyone knows
Is one of the lessons and duties of love

To try a little tenderness, and soften your heart
To feel a little empathy even when we're apart
That's the duty of love, and it makes a good start

I'll stand up for you, I'll always be around
Even when youre being beaten and kicked to the ground
For that's the duty of love, when it knows no bounds

To lift up your spirit and show you the light
Even though our hearts are both heavy
That's the duty of love, and that makes it right

Even when filled with furious anger
Stop for a second and think about it
What if the roles were reversed?
That's the duty of love if you think for a bit

Just one word, one sign, or maybe one touch
Just once everyday, even when you've been hurt
That's the duty of love, or is it asking too much?
Grant
23.02.2007
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