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  What Does Love Mean to You
by Pier Tyler
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
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That's the question...






The question is
What does love mean to you?
For once in your life be for real
Tell me how you feel

This is not some happily ever after kind of story
You say you love me
Always and forever
What does that mean?

You say our lovemaking is the best
Then you turn around and you hit me
Then you say it's because you love me
That's the reason you abuse me

You say I'll never find a love like yours
I say you can keep your kind of love
I am wise, yes, hip to your games
God's gift, I don't think so

How quickly you forget we both have money
So, stop waving your money in my face
It has strings of me acting the way you say I should
Then I lose my dignity, my sense of self

Why can't we love one another
And keep our individuality intact
Now you are making threats
Saying if you can't have me no one else will

I am not your property
You ration and ransom your love to me
You can keep it, the price is too high
What does love mean to you?

I'm not an object nor an ornament
I'm not an appendage to any part of your body
I'm a human being, not a figment of your imagination
I'm a woman, yep, a real woman

I have a lot of love to give
But you don't recognize that
You don't even know what love is
Love is your fellows, your boys, your posse

Love is any woman in a bikini and hot tub
Love is in a snifter in the palm of your hand
A blended smoke at the end of your fingertips
Love is in your chauffeured carriage, your crib

What does love mean to you?
I hope you find out
I wish you well, I wish you peace
But, I'm out of here!

Copyright © 2006 Pier Tyler. All Rights Reserved.   
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Reviewed by Darkly Angelic 6/5/2009
If only those jerks where the ones reading this, maybe they would ask themselves the questions. Well captured.
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 10/31/2008
After reading this poem,I am more than bless not to be like those jerks you described.I have a ton of love to give and hopefully one day,a woman can see it and appreciate it where it will make her have tears of happiness and not tears of sadness.Love is one of the greatest feelings that a person can ever get,have or received.Your poetry says it loud that you are a strong woman and that you are proud.It sends a message that you will not be taken for granted and you will not take any verbal,mental and physical abuse from a man.Any guy on the face of this planet will be lucky to have you in their lives.take care and keep writing captivating and uplifting poems like this

Edwin
Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain 10/25/2008
Pier,

You write with exceptional skill and depth . . . and very superbly!


Hugs,

Lance
Reviewed by Rafika Anderson 12/27/2007
Very well written, balanced piece on a difficult, sensitive topic. Thanks for sharing as you work through these philosophical and deeply personal issues.
Reviewed by Amor Sabor 11/20/2007
Powerful writing...the descriptions are so vivid and the determination is applaudable to have the power to eject that riff raff weakling that is so insecure...he has to resort to violence and control. This is not how it should be at all. I applaud you for your strenth and this write.
Reviewed by Julie Donner Andersen 11/18/2007
Any person who thinks love is a fist is a weak bastard. Love isn't about pain. It's not about controlling a partner. It's got nothing to do with selfishness. Is's all about self-sacrifice for the good of a partner.

I;m so glad not all men are this way. I married a gentleman who knows what love is. Thank God. Otherwise, I'd be "outta here", too.

Brava for this poem, Pier. I stand in ovation of a woman's decision to leave an abuser and make a new life.

Julie
Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G 10/1/2007
What a want to say is this: Love is a pleasant and uplifting feeling! Always listen your instincts telling YOU!
Love your heartfelt poem!
Love is a gem that should stay shiney by TWO!
and that is what I hope for YOU!
STay Positive!
Happy!
and STrong!
as this poem shows in every line!
Much love and Warmer hugs, Warrior Goddess Purple Sheee
YOUr heart is true, and I am NOW Tracking/Following your words so true!
Thank YOU!
Will visit again real soon!
If you have alittle extra time, come and visit and check out my hearts lines!
Reviewed by wendy ryals 9/10/2007
When the heart speaks from the soul within...one can not deny the questions of the heart...as you listen, the story is told. As it unfolds as painful as it may be, it gives birth to the beauty that is being told. You value the treasure that is placed in your heart, carefully tending to the value of who you are. My dear Pier, this will take you far.
Reviewed by Kathy Armijo 8/30/2007
An incredible write. Men, like this, don't have the foggiest idea what love is - either as a giver or recipient. "I'm out of here!" For some the going takes longer, but the road ahead can only be better. If this is your journey, I wish you well and know that God will help you as you make a new chapter in your life.
Kathy
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price 8/29/2007
Bravo. Liz
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper 8/29/2007
Your poem is profound and filled with innocent woes. It reminds me of an article I wrote, "What is Love". I think every person has his/her own concept of love, but abusing someone certainly isn't love. A great write.
Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot 6/10/2007
Has twangs of Shania at the end....and I loved it.
"I'm outa here" yeah!! You go for it.
:)Co dependant NO MORE
Ch'erie
Reviewed by Brenda Langley (Reader) 5/30/2007
I love it!!! Truth has been spoken!
Reviewed by Hanley Harding 4/20/2007
This is an excellent statement of self-respect. Abused women... DON'T TAKE IT! You don't HAVE to put up with such a relationship for the sake of love or the illusion of being a "whole woman". If your mate doesn't respect you, then it is VITALLY IMPORTANT that you respect yourself and walk away.

Nice work, Pier!

Doc
Reviewed by Michelle Ottley 4/2/2007
Bravo Pier! Let this be a lesson for all our men who think that abuse is fashionable. Love doesn't hurt or degrade you. When you have Knowledge of Self, you can identify unhealthy relationships and create boundaries. Thank you for sharing such an enlightening piece of work.
Blessings
-M
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) 2/28/2007
Leo Buscaglia is one of the dearest human being that ever lived. And this is a lovely poem. A day of cheers for you for your wonderful poem.

Elizabeth
Reviewed by Richard Orey 2/15/2007
O, Pier, this is powerful medicine for those with dysfunctional manhood. This is a message every woman should take to heart and make their mantra. You're an individual person of value, not a commodity on the shelf like soap for the washing machine. In your verses you grab it all and tell it like it is.

Ladies, there are men of value out there that will treat you with dignity and respect. Don't settle for anything less. Too many men don't know the difference between seduction and romance, between making love with a woman and loving a woman. Well, if you don't get the real thing, just tell em', "I'm out of here!"

Three cheers for you, Pier. You've got my vote all the way!
Richard
Reviewed by R Beeman 2/12/2007
I wished I would have read this before. Very straight forward and direct. I love the independance that you've shown in this work. It is very powerful and says much not only for women, but for men also.

always,
randy
Reviewed by Tom Kitt 2/11/2007
No bullshit with you - centered and true. Well done!
Tom
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader) 1/5/2007
Very powerful: I'm very impressed! Write on girl! Love Holly
Reviewed by Marguerite Lemoine 11/1/2006
Evil is the opposite of good - hate is the opposite of love - Havem't you ever heard the song -/ 'I always hate the one I love'Both are strong emotions and I would say that happens because the other one wants to possess you completely. And it cannot be done. Human begins cannot be owned. Like the bird clenched in a fist--a wild bird must be free or he will die. Same for humans. Marguerite
Reviewed by Cynth'ya cynthyaspeaks@gmail.com 1/30/2006
Hard to decide between the head-bobbin' to the smooth tune, the depth of the knowledge from your words, or the vision of you on stage reciting this at a slam poetry event. Girl, all three ways this write of yours has got it goin' on!
blessin's Sis Pier,
cynth'ya
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 1/16/2006
Love can be the simplest of things..
Excellent write..
Reviewed by Maria Deyana M.V. 1/16/2006
Beautiful poem,sensitive and very deep.

Maria
Reviewed by jude forese 1/15/2006
a superior poem, both in content and style ...
Reviewed by William Bonilla 1/14/2006
A superb write Pier
Thanks for sharing
your strong sentiments

William .....Love & Peace
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 1/14/2006
Strongly stated, powerfully assertive. Love, peace, and strength to you, Pier.

Regis
Reviewed by Phillip William Allen 1/14/2006
Wise lines for sure. Put together in great order.
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper 1/13/2006
Super strong very expressive poeming Pier, I know quite a few who need to read this
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 1/13/2006
You've sure done the right thing..
When someone tries buying love and owning someone. It's dump the chump time... Abuse of any kind should never be tolerated..
Reviewed by E T Waldron 1/12/2006
A wonderful wisdom message poem!
Reviewed by Cathrine Hottran 1/12/2006
excellent write!
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 1/12/2006
My poem Sex Is Not Love, is exactly what I see here. Men think because they give us sexual gratification, that they love us. Then when we say something to assert our sense of self, they hit us. That is not love. Love is when two people can get together and share the responsibilities of the relationship, and respect each other. Men think we have to be the one to have that respect, and they can do whatever. I love the ending here Pier, and it should be put in every bar, pool hall, and men's club that have this type of "I love you" syndrome. Very nice write, Pier, and thnx for sharing. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, maybe too stubborn for my own good, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie



"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 1/11/2006

This composition is a picture of millions of Bandido-relationships with flashes of the STOCKHOLM SYNDROME.

"What Does Love Mean to You" when read with a heedful eyes can become
a lesson of life; it is depicting of a relationship that was lacking love from the first meeting.

I salute You, Poet!

Keep posting Your wise poetic flowers.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Reviewed by Michelle Close Mills 1/11/2006
Kicked to the curb. Very satisfying ending. Great write!!! Michelle
Reviewed by Lori Moore 1/11/2006
An empowering ending. Excellent.
Reviewed by E. Richardson 1/11/2006
in this kind of situation my friend, getting out is the best option. Powerful, well written write here.
Reviewed by Peter Paton 1/11/2006
I agree Pier...better to get shot of this no good " control freak " !
Love should be about loving, caring , and sharing in a tolerant and respectful way
Nice to see you posting again !
Take care
Peter
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 1/11/2006
Most powerful offering Pier....something I can relate to!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Only A Poet 1/11/2006
abuse is not love, Beautiful Lady. love is patient, love is kind. a true lover will put your welfare and your pleasure above his own. an important question and yet once you have know such real love there is more to it than you can put into words. enjoyed the poem.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 1/11/2006
Pier,

Powerful is your pen; outstanding write! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by J M 1/11/2006
This is powerful,
First to me love is never jealous, commanding, demanding it is neve sorry and always willing to give. this is a powerful piece.
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