love is practical

love is practical
it does the dishes

love is practical
it listens and then
knows
what’s really going on

love is practical
it is fair at home
and
in the marketplace

love is practical
it pays the bills
and when it can’t
says so
and tries to repair

love is practical
with it
we shall have peace in the world
with a willingness
to come to the table
drink
eat
negotiate
try to see that everyone
everywhere
may do the same

love is practical
it will save Earth
it will save
you and me

c l couch


photo by Nina Mercado on Unsplash