And Yet You Love
by Mike Dailey
We test your patience, and yet you love
We test your patience, we push and shove
Others who we don’t think enough of
We test your patience, and yet you love
We hear your message, yet we don’t act
We hear your message, still we attack
Other whose thoughts we just can’t back
We hear your message, yet we don’t act
You taught us love, we turned away
You showed us love, and still we stray
We yearn to follow, just not today
You taught us love, we turn away
You preach of peace, we practice war
You preach of peace that we ignore
We might repent but not before
You preach of peace, we turn to war
We test your patience, and yet you love
We test your patience, yet you love
For love is all that you’re made of
We test your patience, and yet you love
About the Poet
Mike Dailey is a fairly well-known poet in southeast North Carolina. He lives near Sunset Beach with his wife of 50 years and the occasional visits with his daughter and two grandkids. His poems have been published in several magazines and anthologies. He has had three books of poetry collections published; one based on cancer treatments he underwent, one based on his 30 years working as a civilian analyst for the US Army, and a book of spiritual poems. He is always putting together several collections and looking for publishers. Mike Dailey’s poetry can be serious, topical, or very moving, but he is known more for his rhythm and rhyme poetry with a twist of humor.
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