use it sparingly

we throw the word 

around

quite loosely.

i love 

this color,

this book,

this room,

these pair of shoes.

this dress,

this risen moon.

we say this word with

such

carelessness.

we use it so much

that its meaning

is robbed,

made less

than what it should be.

it should be the rare

gem

taken out

for when it's really meant.

love, a magical word

that means more

when used sparingly.