Most thoughts of love are comfortable,
Though there is more than this to tell.
True love transcends our feeling good.
It's how we give ourselves as well.
So, giving love is different from
Receiving someone else's deed.
Our deeper love is worth the pain
Of giving to another's need.
Now patience shows a stronger love,
A quiet call for self-control.
When conflict comes, our calm will win,
If truly loving is our goal.
And kindness is important too,
Especially when we feel it not.
We may not want to act this way,
But kindness gives the love we've got.
True love is more than feeling good,
And sacrifice is never blind.
But when we share the love of God,
Our love is patient, and is kind.