Advice from an extremely old uncle to a Great young Niece ... |
Do not be afraid to love No matter what people around might say Bantering or snickering or even preaching Are oft signs of curiosity and loving care. Do not be afraid to love Insecurity is but a natural reaction to testing new waters Love can be an awesome flood that breaks all barriers And the test of its truth is in the trying. Do not be afraid to love Even if to find a prince you will have to kiss an awful lot of frogs Or if your prince turns out to be a Frog or Geek or other Freak Only beware that you will not bear frogs just from kissing ... Do not be afraid to love On your way you will find friendly love and lovely friends Be wise to keep such friends ever close in heart and mind Yet hold a special place for he or she that is both lover and friend Do not be afraid to love The road may be arduous and dangerous but also marvellous If you do not make mistakes you will be the first And anyway, better at battered heart than one of stone. Do not be afraid to love "The course of true love never did run smooth" But it is the only course worth holding Do never be afraid to love. |