Denying Love

How often do we fall in love? Definitely more than once. The answer is a varied number for all people. Some know it, some don’t. And some live in denial.

How can we be sure that it is love anyway?

How do we know it is not a fleeting moment?

What is the reason that brings me to your door every night?

Why do I like that my clothes have your scent?

Falling in love is emotionally excruciating. It messes with your priorities, fools around with your expectations and yet there is the tiny glimmer of hope that makes you look at your phone one more time or wait for a knock on the door at midnight. I know, a lot of folks would rather do without the torture, but you can’t underestimate the positivity it brings when you are with the person you love.

That smile, it feels could go on for a while

That laughter has never felt better

Those twinkly wide eyes can reach your soul

Getting along like salt and pepper

But those who’ve been bitten once (or more) do tend to shy away from getting their heart open to someone else. Let’s be real- the scare, is always there.

What if it doesn’t withstand time?

What if I hurt myself?

What if you don’t feel that way?

What if you’re like everybody else?

Working up a defence mechanism to shield yourself from another heartbreak is what would seem natural. But look at the chances you are giving up in the process. Denying yourself the moments of romance, denying someone else the chance to love you- back, denying the learning in a relationship. Denying love. Sure it is going to take a few tries to find the one. But you don’t want to be sceptic, do you? You know why all these writers and poets go on and on about love? Because honestly, there is no feeling greater than being in love. Love hurts and time heals!

Even if you didn’t love me, my dear

You did beautifully pretend

I would gladly have my heart broken

Come, fool me again!

And then there are some of us who live with the cynics and the weak- who are too afraid to fight for love. It is an uphill battle and I personally find it strange how someone can refute what the heart wants. I know there are rules to follow, social obligations to be fulfilled but where there is a will, there is a way. People just don’t believe in this a lot. Could you live with- not knowing what could have been?

It may not have been all rainbows and roses

It may not have been just black and white

But I know I’d smile if I saw you every morning

I’d smile if you kissed me good night

If you are one of the non-believers, I suggest you give it another try. There will be troubles in the sea, but it is one hell of a ride. And who knows what’s waiting right around the corner, when you are almost about to give up!

What could be prettier than a woman in love?

What could be more romantic than France?

What else could make your heart lighter?

Here love, take a chance!