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Aimless Love

"Aimless Love" is a collection of poetry by Billy Collins that explores themes of love, longing, and the often unpredictable nature of relationships. The poems portray love as a complex, sometimes humorous, and deeply human experience, capturing moments of tenderness, vulnerability, and introspection. Collins uses accessible language and relatable imagery to reflect on love’s joys and hardships, emphasizing that love doesn’t always follow a clear direction or plan—hence "aimless." Overall, the collection highlights love’s spontaneous, elusive qualities, inviting readers to find beauty and meaning in its unstructured, often unexpected forms.