Love And War

How does one define the word love
There are many degrees to this passion
There's love of a job, a love of a sport
Even love of an exciting new fashion

The way I describe love is very simple
It's the feeling of hearts intertwined
The bonding of souls in loving harmony
There's nothing like love in it's prime

Forever, love's been the driving force
The reason why wars have been fought
Rational thinking doesn't come into play
Levelheadedness isn't given a thought

It's gung-ho ahead, straight for the prize
Enthusiastic, eager and unthinking
All else is secondary occupying our minds
Tight in love's grasp we start sinking

There's no hope now, it's much too late
You've succumbed to that age old game
Of chasing her till she captures you
For centuries the game's been the same