What is this word love

what is this word love
where does it get it power
to crush a gentle dove
or blossom buds to flower

so gentle from the lips
so mighty to the ears
source of thrusting hips
source of bitter tears

my heart cries out I love you
though caution reins me in
unbridled passions deluge
what would that begin

passion from I love you
hate comes from I love you
sorrow from I love you
I love you, from I love you.