The Nature of Love

I love you father,

of course I do,

as any daughter would.

And Lear, you love me

as any father

would love his daughter.

Beyond that

real love needs respect

and respect follows actions

not birth,

not wealth,

not age.

My sisters love you

according to your worth

which is all to them

at this moment,

but not to me.

I am not for sale

and I judge worth differently.

Unconditional love is for dogs

and I’m not a dog

or even a bitch

or an insipid child.

I speak as a woman,

a thinking woman,

a strong woman

one who will lead

not follow you.

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