Love is - By Jamilah Reid

Written By: Jamilah Reid

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Introducing Jamilah Reid's poignant poem, "Love is," a beautiful exploration of the essence of love in all its forms. This piece contributes to the Poetry category in the esteemed Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Reid's work delves into the themes of understanding, acceptance, and the transformative power of love, resonating deeply with readers worldwide.

About the Work

"Love is" by Jamilah Reid captures the essence of love through vivid imagery and contemplative language. The poem gracefully unfolds the complexities and subtleties of love, likening it to natural phenomena such as waterfalls and rivers. It emphasizes love's nurturing qualities and its ability to coexist with life's harsh realities. Reid's work invites readers to reflect on love's enduring impact on the human spirit.

Love is

Original Submission by Jamilah Reid

Love is: by Jamilah Reid

Love is understanding.

Love is acceptance.

Love is patience.

Love is knowing and still being.

Love is silent.

Love is careful.

Love cascades your heart like an effortless waterfall, which smoothes the hard rock…

yes your heart.

Love engulfs a space, an area.

Love floods your mind but does not saturate it.

Love allows for reality, it keeps you abreast of the impact of life.

The differences, comparisons, the weeds and green grass which flourishes.

The Algae Garden, the Coral of Life which are effortlessly colourful amidst the saltiness of an impending gravity.

Stand still, lean back , float.

Love will never cause you to sink.

It is realistic , it makes sense.

The thing is…

Love is innocuous.

Love is indomitable which is why you never see it coming.

It starts as a tributary from the mountains of your ego and pride,

which you held high, then before you can realize…

it oozes like a stream which is overtime eroded by the compassion

and the friendliness of human nature which ignites an attraction called river.

This river can be boisterous yet with understanding,

the current encourages an underlying difference in temperatures, the estuary?

Isn’t that, an understanding?

Love, IS…

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, celebrates literary creativity and diversity. It provides a platform for poets and writers to showcase their talents to a global audience. This competition embraces various themes and styles, encouraging participants to express their unique voices and perspectives.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jamilah Reid for sharing her evocative poem, "Love is," with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her insightful portrayal of love enriches our understanding of this universal emotion. We look forward to seeing more of Jamilah's inspiring work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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