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Love without Possession

Katie Frances Hartless
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Aggressive monogamy

the kind that drowns you

for territory and has you mating

well before

you reach sexual maturity

just to learn you the patterns

of what life will be.

This year’s crop of cygnets

float freely

seeing only their reflections;

they’ll never understand

the connection of a

a love without possession.

© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved

Artwork: ‘Reflections Of A Tulip Tree Mute Swan Fafily‘ by Jacquie Vaux

20 responses to “Love without Possession”

  1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    Love without possession is so important. Lovely poem, K.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you kindly, Jeff. Don’t know that I’ve really experienced this yet.

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      1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
        Jeff Flesch

        You’re most welcome, K. Always. I haven’t in a relationship, only within; the latter of which is a new development for me of the past 3 or 4 years.

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  2. Higher Times Avatar
    Higher Times

    Wow

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. Do you think it’s possible?

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      1. Higher Times Avatar
        Higher Times

        I may be the wrong person to ask. I think I’m confused. You used the tag ‘brevity’. Love without possession is the best. Are you asking, can it last forever?

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        lol, yes short post, big question. More thinking of love without possession, if it’s truly possible.

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      3. Higher Times Avatar
        Higher Times

        Life is transient, people change, people grow, love lasts, people go

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      4. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        So well stated. Yes, indeed.

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  3. Jim Wingrove Avatar
    Jim Wingrove

    “You lose your love when you say the word MINE” N.Young

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Love this. Thanks for sharing. Wise words, indeed.

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      1. Jim Wingrove Avatar
        Jim Wingrove

        welcome 🌞

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  4. abigfatcanofworms Avatar
    abigfatcanofworms

    A fascinating reflection

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. It is brief, has that going for it.

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      1. abigfatcanofworms Avatar
        abigfatcanofworms

        Awww. That’s a bit harsh!

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  5. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    Sting said it best: if you love some one, set them free 🙂 but in practice ….

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Yes, free to fly with a ball and chain….😂 Thanks for sharing this, John.

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  6. Hobbo Avatar
    Hobbo

    Great poem. Aggresive monogomy has to be better than aggresive misogyny!

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      True, indeed.😂I think you’ve given me my next topic.

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  7. Susi Bocks Avatar
    Susi Bocks

    Love without possession might also be known as Aggressive Love – mutual consent, respect and acceptance. Great piece, and yes, I think it’s possible. 🙂

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