Love Like Morons

 Let us Love like morons
Feasting hurriedly on this passion
Before the heartbreak of Sunset
Love is not too big a risk
If lack of it is the alternative there is

Hey
Don't feel silly
Don't be shy
Only fools can Love genuinely
Others, with all their might, may only try
Eventually, perhaps, they'll laugh,
And maybe you'll regret a little or cry
But a laugh though loud will cease
And tears before dawn, surely will dry

So, come, my love
Let us Love like children,
playing in the sands and the rains
Of possibilities
Let us love fervently
Through differences and offences
Enjoying lavishly all the beauty
And pleasure there is to gain

Let us,
Before the troubles, heartaches
And enemies of glee awake
Launch far from the reach
of fear and wisdom
For wise men can't love, my dear
So, come now
Let us love how we must

Let us Love like homeless, helpless, morons!

Merciless!

 Why do you torment me
Ravaging my attention
With the poise of your lips
And with colours, contours and motions
that sink my composure
Look at the blush on your cheeks
And the brilliance of your smile
Whisperings, things only my heart can hear
From millions of miles away
My doom is clear,
Your dimples have made my ruin complete
There is certainly no hope for me now, my dear

Where did you forge your sword
How did you craft your spears
When did you stretch your arm
Tell me, please
Why do you thrust so deep
While we yet speak
Why is your beauty so pure and merciless
When my poor defenseless soul already submits
Now I must desire you, or nothing else
Oh! Look how hopeless I have become

My dear, tell me
Why did you do this
Why have you done this absolutely beautiful thing to me

A Penny for Your Friend

"Bro, that person is not your friend"

"An acquaintance, maybe, but definitely not your friend." 

That was the response I got after my narration. And perhaps, that was all I needed to fix up.

I needed to face the truth, head on. I love friendships. But, las las, all friend no be friend. It is what it is!

The term "friend" these days refers to many sorts of relationships. Many, quite unworthy of the title in its true sense.

Because, the truth is, genuine friendship has significant cost implications (time, inconvenience, clear communication,  commitment, vulnerability, accountability, thoughtfulness and empathy, emotional and material sacrifices).

Not all "friends" signed up for these, really.

What some people truly seek is a convenient association, an activity partner, a standby companion, an on-call helper, a social buddy, a friendly colleague or jovial acquaintance, etc. And you can't really blame them for wanting what they want.

So, don't be too quick to set up friendship expectations purely based upon your own idealisation. Don't be too hard on people, and on yourself. Be careful to resist the urge of assuming that your idea of the "friendship" is the same as the other party's, to avoid 'friendship frustration'.

If you are a friendship lover, like me, your heart may make this a little hard. But try. If you pay attention enough, you can eventually realise the proper definition of what exists between you guys, and you can intentionally adjust your expectations or investments accordingly.

It may be a little heartbreaking or disappointing, but nobody will die! Rather, you will be better guided and definitely less stressed. You will be alright, las las.

Life is complex enough. Friendship should make it easier, right?

 Happy Friendship-ing!