most delicate, yet golden question

what does love mean?

"when my grandma got arthritis, she couldnt bend down anymore to paint her toenails. so my grandpa paints them for her."
rebecca age 8

its in the sunrise i watch on the way to school
the way children think "big kids" are so cool

"when someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. you just know your name is safe in their mouth."
billy age 4

the morning smiles
and long nature miles

"love is what makes you smile when youre tired."
terri age 4

its in "how was your day?"
sometimes smells like flowers in may

"if you want to learn how to love better, you should start with a friend you hate."
nikki age 8 

looks best in blue
and will always be the first to tie your shoe

"love is when you tell a guy you love his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
noelle age 7

love makes your eyes gleam
shows that dramatic times are better than they seem

"its when a little old man and a little old woman are still friends even though they know each other so well."
tommy age 6

in the words 'we made it'
followed by days where all you do is sit

"when my puppy licks my face after i left him alone all day, thats love."
mary ann age 4

its made of closed mouth smirks
and that old piece of soul that just lurks 

"you really shouldnt say i love you unless you mean it. but if you do, say it a lot. sometimes people forget."
jessica age 8

love is four letters just like, kiss keep feet ring and pond
yet you feel it somewhere, not here, but far beyond.