Helpless 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?”
🙂 🙂
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Love is all…….I was unlucky/lucky enough ( depending which way you look at it ) to learn this lesson relatively early in my life……..widowed at 35, a 7yr old daughter and 16 yr old son to bring up……..I worked……we pulled together as a family……..hard at times, but we made it……….both doing well in their lives…….pheww I got it right somewhere……..I know how fragile life is, and how quickly life can change overnight………money, yes of course we need it, but it really does pale into insignificence. when you learn the prioritys of life…..which to me are loving, laughing and giving of yourself to your family friends and whoever chooses to be in your life……….Thought provoking blog Shadow.
I enjoyed reading your reply star, . To be widow at 35 with two children to bring up required great love you had to put them first becouse they lost their dad and needed you. That, shows me just how much love you carry around in your big heart. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, You are one special lady. 😀 x
I read this years ago and loved it then. Thanks for posting so I/we can read it again. 🙂
My pleasure PollyPie and thank you. 😀