Best things in life

Although some likely disagree,
Some, never would conceive:
Best things in life - are free.
Such things are smiles, hugs and kind words.

Then, one may say:
"My friend, but what about love?"
I'll smile, nod, and then explain.
For being both a blessing and a curse,
Love is unique, but certainly not free.
For sanity is quite the hefty price to pay -
For something with no guarantee.

One can not tell one's bidding to the heart,
One moment strong and sure of one's self,
The other - doubting one's own worth.
Love's cruel twists and turns,
Emotions in a knot,
All that for what?
A hope that he or she may feel the same?

'Tis madness, that is what I say!
And many will agree,
And fall in love,
And things will always be the same,
Best - being free.

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02.10.99

self-reflection

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