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?”