Infatuation Vs. Love

I know this probably isn't good at all... and it definitely doesn't rhyme, but I just wanted to write what I was thinking... Anyway, please comment if you read it. I'd enjoy anything you have to say about it. Thanks a lot.

Infatuation is often misconstrued as love.
But, unlike love, infatuation will not last forever.
It is an extravagant short-lived passion,
That will dissipate in time.

Because infatuation is only temporary,
It tends to cause more hurt and confusion.
One will swear on one's own soul that he or she is IN LOVE...
But after time, he or she can no longer swear that

One becomes confused by one's own feelings
And hurt that he or she cannot truthfully tell his or her companion "I love you"
At first, infatuation does seem a lot like love
But that's just because one is blinded by lust

Love never dies...
When you love someone, your heart is with him or her forever.
Love is just wanting to be in his or her presence
Love isn't about the physical aspects of a relationship

Love is about a strong foundation of trust
When one can talk to his or her companion about anything
Love is the ability to communicate
And the ability to be alone without being tempted to become physical

Love is an amazing respect for one's companion
It's knowing how far to go without crossing boundaries.
Some say that love has no boundaries,
But love is a boundary in itself

Love is binding one to one other person
The words "I love you" have become unimportant
Those three words are extremely overused
And have become hard to believe

If one wishes to prove one's love,
Then he or she should show his or her companion.
Not by being physical,
But by simple romantic gestures

Don't decide if you love someone right away
Let time pass before you say those three words.
Just make sure you feel love, instead of infatuation
Because if you don't make sure, you'll end up hurt...

© 2006 Brandy June Dorr