It was time

A Love Story

I came across a parable is Life and Leisure section of a local newspaper. It was about love.
After reading it, the thought of having it published in the school paper struck me. Why? Simple. There is always that love element in every one of us, which compels us to know more and understanding such a complex matter. So here is the beautiful parable which I hope would become something to be pondered on to for you as it had been for me.

One upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all the others including Love. However one day it was announced to everyone that the island would sink, so all prepared their boats and left. Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to stay until it started sinking.

When Love was almost sinking , he decided to ask for help. Richness was passing by the Love in a beautiful boat, Love said , Richness , can you take me with you? Richness answered, No, I can't . There is much gold and silver in my boat. There is a place in here for you.

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by , Vanity please help me! I can't help you. Love, You are all wet and will probably damage my boat. Vanity answered. Sadness was close by so Love asked for help. Sadness let me go with you. Oh... Love, I am so sad that I prefer to go alone!

Happiness passed by Love too. but she was so happy that she did not listen when Love called her. Suddenly , there was a voice . Come Love , I will take you. It was an aged man. Love was so glad that he even forget to ask the name of the old man.

When they arrived on the other side. Love asked Knowledge who the elderly fellow was.

It was time.
Time? But why did time help me?
Becuase only Time is capable of understanding such a great Love...