"When Love Arrives" is a poem and spoken word piece written and performed by Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye. This powerful and heartfelt collaboration explores the beautiful and often unpredictable nature of love in its various forms.
The poem emphasizes the idea that love arrives unexpectedly, catching us off guard and sometimes challenging our expectations. It delves into the different stages and experiences of love, from childhood friendships to romantic relationships and everything in between.
Throughout the poem, Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye use vivid imagery and expressive language to paint a picture of love's complexities. They touch on both the joyous and painful aspects of love, acknowledging that it isn't always easy but remains a vital force in our lives.
"When Love Arrives" also celebrates the diversity of love, highlighting how it manifests differently for each person. The poem explores the impact love has on our personal growth, how it shapes our perspectives, and how it can bring a sense of belonging and connection.
Overall, "When Love Arrives" is a beautiful exploration of the profound and transformative power of love. It reminds us to be open-minded, patient, and understanding as we navigate the ever-evolving journey of love in our lives.
I saw the YouTube of Sarah and Phil's poem "When Love Arrives" the other day and indeed it is so lovely-the lines, the essence, and how they deliver the said poem.
So let me share the said poem with all of you...
"When Love Arrives"
Sarah Kay & Phil Kaye
I knew exactly what love looked like…
In seventh grade
Even though I hadn’t met love yet
If love had wandered into my homeroom
I would have recognized him at first glance
Love wore a hemp necklace
I would have recognized her at first glance
Love wore a tight French braid
Love played acoustic guitar
And knew all my favorite Beatles songs
Love wasn’t afraid to ride the bus with me
And I knew
I just must be checking the wrong classroom
Just must be searching the wrong hallways
She was there, I was sure of it
If only I could find him
But when love finally showed up
She had a bowl cut
He wore the same clothes every day for a week
Love hated the bus
Love didn’t know anything about the Beatles
Instead
Every time I tried to kiss love
Our teeth got in the way
Love became the reason I lied to my parents
“I’m going to… Ben’s house”
Love had a terrible rhythm on the dance floor
But made sure we never missed a slow song
Love waited by the phone because she knew if her father picked up it would be
“Hello ?” (*Heavy breathing*)
“Hello ?” (*Heavy breathing*)
“I guess they hung up”
And love grew
Love … Stretched like a trampoline
Love changed
Love disappeared… slowly
Like baby teeth, losing parts of me I thought I needed
Love vanished like an amateur magician
Everyone could see the trapdoor but me
Like a flat tire
There were other places I had planned on going
But my plans didn’t matter
Love stayed away for years
And when love finally reappeared, I barely recognized him
Love smelled different now, had darker eyes
A broader back
Love came with freckles I didn’t recognize
New birthmarks, a softer voice
Now there were new sleeping patterns
New favorite books
Love had songs that reminded him of someone else
Songs love didn’t like to listen to
So did I…
But we found a park bench that fit us perfectly
We found jokes that make us laugh
And now love makes me fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies
But love will probably finish most of them for a midnight snack
Loves looks great in lingerie but still likes to wear her retainer
Love is a terrible driver, but a great navigator
Love knows where she’s going
It just might take her two hours longer than she planned
Love is messier now
Not as simple
Love uses the word “boobs” in front of my parents
Love chews too loudly
Love leaves the cap off the toothpaste
Love uses smiley faces in her text messages
And turns out
Love shits!
But love also cries
And love will tell you, “You are beautiful”
And mean it
Over and over again (“You are beautiful”)
When you first wake up- (“You are beautiful”)
When you’ve just been crying- (“You are beautiful”)
When you don’t wanna hear it- (“You are beautiful”)
When you don’t believe it- (“You are beautiful”)
When nobody else will tell you, (“You are beautiful”)
Love still thinks… (“…”)
You are beautiful
But love is not perfect and will sometimes forget
When you need to hear it most
You are beautiful
Do not forget this
Love is not who you were expecting
Love is not what you can predict
Maybe love is in New York City already asleep
You are in California, India, Australia, wide awake
Maybe love is always in the wrong timezone
Maybe love is not ready for you
Maybe you are not ready for love
Maybe love just isn’t the marrying type
Maybe the next time you see love is twenty years after the divorce
Love looks older now, but just as beautiful as you remember
Maybe love is only there for one month
Maybe love is there for every firework, every birthday party, every hospital visit
Maybe love stays
Maybe love can’t
Maybe love shouldn’t…
Love arrives exactly when love is supposed to
And love leaves exactly when love must
When love arrives say,
“Welcome, make yourself comfortable”
If love leaves, ask her to leave the door open behind her
Turn off the music, listen to the quiet
Whisper,
“Thank you for stopping by”
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