Love isn’t taken, it’s just given
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 l oving everyone around , From where would my soul get its refill from? Then again, a thought crept into my mind, "Wait, whom did I call a loving soul? It's me, isn't it? So, why can’t I love myself?" Then I realized, 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 one needs to shower it on self too, Then only one can fulfill the purpose true.