Love

Love

is such a loaded word.

It can mean the world
or nothing at all.

But does it mean passion?
or does it mean warmth?

Is it fiery?
or is it calming?

Does it overwhelm you?
or dwell within you?

Does it take you by surprise?
Or is it something you've known all along?

How can you tell
which one
is real?

Is it neither?
Or a mix of both?

Sometimes,
when you really think about it,
don't you just want
to let go?
to not worry about everything?

But then, how would you carry on?
Without that love.
or whatever it is.

How can you tell

what
love
really
is
?