2009 Poem ‘Fast Pace of Love?’ by Walter Lerchner, U.S.A. from the Book ‘Poems of Love and Seeking’ Pages 75 and 76

Fast pace of life - where does it lead?
Fast pace of thinking - is this me?
Fast pace of love - can this be?

My heart is longing for thee
Quietly and steadily
For the beauty and wisdom of thee

There is no hurry – not at all

Love needs time
to penetrate the heart
Love needs time
to create the joy of romantic art

Like a Mother slowly sees her child
growing, developing
needing to be cared for
Gently and mild