Love Isn't Taken, It's Just Given!

By Prachi Tanna

Seeing the parents loving the new-born,

When the little one could barely respond;

Seeing that old lady,

Daily taking a flower to her husband’s grave;

And that young girl, oh my

Praying for her husband in the army,

Knowing that he does love the country more;

Each one, emphasized the fact that

Oh, my dear, pure love doesn’t expect it to return,

Love isn't taken, it’s just given.

But one day, I questioned myself,

What if I get drained,

Loving everyone around,

What about this loving soul,

From where will it get its refill from,

Then again, a thought crept into this mind,

Hey, whom did you call a loving soul?

You yourself, didn’t you?

So, why can’t you love yourself?

Oh yes, I should pour it upon myself first,

Only then would I be able,

To wholeheartedly love others.

Yes, love isn’t taken

It is just given,

But you need to shower it on yourself too,

Then only you will fulfill the purpose true.

By Prachi Tanna