I know not love

What Is love - a reassurance? A confirmation?
An acknowledgement? A stamp?
A fallen virtue needing recognition
A flickering light from a fading lamp

Is love, love anymore when not freely given?
When it's lost and directionless and panic stricken?
When a thousand kisses in the air have risen
but not one to land on your lover's lips?

Is love, less love if there is no acceptance?
Is love, not love in the belly of impatience
If I love for the sake my love be taken
I know not love, love knows not mine.