The Luminous Transparency Of Love Poem by Chris Embrick

Observe a mother nursing her baby
or the blush of an expectant mother
thinking about her unborn child
Much like the glow of a flower or painting
luminous love radiates warmth and life
to the observer
It can be seen in two lovers
sitting quietly in the park
speaking only with their hearts
or in the thoughts behind the tears
of two sisters re-united after
searching years for each other
You see the transparency of love
in the eyes of a person holding
a stranger who is dying and has no family
left to comfort them
Closely watch the husband who tenderly cares
for his wife who has Alzheimers
and you'll see the aura of love
It is the light from the soul that illuminates
a brave soldier's face, who did not have to die
but sacrificed his life to save others
It shows in the kindness of a needy person
who shares the little they have with a friend
Love is the thread that binds humanity
in a million daily acts of kindness
It is the mirror, reflecting the heart and soul
of the giver
It is the supernatural love from God, pouring
through the soul that makes us human
It is the part of ourselves that we seldom notice,
but others recognize when they look our way
Love has an aura, a signature
which cannot be hidden
It is luminous; it is transparent
It is the luminous transparency of God's love.