Love Story

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
realized 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?”