Love is a disease; a ruthless foe,

Creeping in uninvited,

And leaving lives upended-

It cares not of your age, race, or gender,

Sowing seeds of chaos in your soul,

A battle, in which, your mind plays no role.

Yet, you will crave its kiss of death,

Seeking the flicker of light that shines through,

Even in the darkness, you find strength anew.