Love is like that, it drags you and consumes you.

Yepp.

I believe that overall you've managed to bring up several other comparisons that I also liked, but sadly... You didn't follow the rule(s) entirely.

There's an -ing form of a verb used there.

his mind shining like morning star.

I'm afraid I must disqualify your entry. :|

Thank you very much for your story, though! ^^