Addison, Pauline, "Pat" (1916-1984) [How can I prove my love?]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09576.069.04 Author/Creator: Addison, Pauline, "Pat" (1916-1984) Place Written: Milroy, Indiana Type: Poem Date: 21 August 1935 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy
One untitled poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated August 21, 1935. The title is taken from the first line of the poem.
Paul H. Lobik changed his last name from Hlobik between June and August of 1936. As a result the earlier letters in his collection are addressed to Paul Hlobik and the later letters are addressed to Paul. H. Lobik. To remain constant and honor his choice of name he is listed in all letters as Paul H. Lobik.
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Pat Addison
How can I prove my love?
By loving.
Just by the act
The proof is made,
Not by words.
A picture is not made by a pose.
By the fact
The proof is there,
A reflection of the fact.
Love is desire --
And more.
Friendship, trust and hope;
Dreams and realities;
Tears and smiles.
Love is a search,--
Making a dream a fact.
By its presence the proof is there,
A reflection of the fact,
Not of a pose,
Just the mere being.
The presence of love is the proof.
It is in my heart,
Not in my words.
The proof is the being
Reflected on my face,
In my deeds,
Lighting my soul--and yours.
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