Hapless Love
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”
“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”
~Unknown
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Question cousin what really is love anyway u tell someone u love them and they kick it back in ur face to some folk its a game to othere’s it means something ah well maybe one day love will blossom
Good point pad. When we fear love, we push love away.
Polly that was really good. Makes u think… all kinds of love really, Pad. The best and rarest is unconditional, and i think the closest we ever get to that kind of love (tho not perfectly even then) is the love we have for our children. Still, the story makes a good point.. in all of our prosperity, happiness, sorrow, really self-centeredness we forget to love or even how to do it well. Takes work and commitment.. 2 things we aren’t always willing to give it.. Thanks Polly. xo
Youre right millie, we expect too much to come to us, without going out of our way to get it. 🙂
Very good post, Polly. Thank you!
“Why not make love a part of your life today?”
Thats a great quote to have at the top of the bathroom mirror, to remind us each morning to make love part of our life today. 🙂
WELL SAID MILLIE AND PAM oops sorry for caps
Polly loved this post, wise words indeed, oh that we try and live by them, all kinds of love, and may we be lucky enough to give and find them all. I’m gonna steal this post Polly…i’m a thief. xx