Tuesday, June 14, 2005

The Alchemy Of Love

Now dont go too deep into the topic, because it may not appeal to you. I will be trying to touch upon the ways in which 'love' acts.
What is love? I will quote the oxford dictionary here- Affection felt for another person in a sexual manner. I cant be too mechanical so as to believe this, but this is what is on paper. And the truth is not much far away.
There are two kinds of love; one that germinates slowly and surely, whose roots hold strong on the ground. Normally it results between two "mature" people. Those who understand the gravity of the situation, the norms of society, and their priorities. This is beautiful, because here love holds a different meaning, of being a soulmate. As with my experience i have known it takes time. And no, it cant be said that 4 months is also enough. It takes years. And these people are silent about their association, it is never said bluntly but felt from inside.
The 2nd kind is what is more popular, and based purely on thoughts and infatuations. A weak foundation. It can be termed as a 'whirlwind' affair also. It happens when either one of the two has freshly broken up, and needs support, or one of them is really really eager just to fall in love. So it lasts around a couple of months, and friendship nowehere touches the scene. Its always a result of pre decided thinking. After a certain amount of time, the couple has everything to give to each other, except love. And then a 'break up' takes place, where vows are taken to never talk, or see each other again.
I am not saying that the 2nd kind are inferior. Everyone goes through that stage, but what i want to understand is, how long and how many attempts does it take for a person to understand this. After some time friendship should become the choice, because too many breakups means an immature personality. Then its time to start from the basics, and learn to heed the signs.

I am trying to curb my emotions, and relearn the process of loving someone. Because i do want to fall in love, but it should be real. Not in lust.


Quoting Dylan::
How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
Pretending he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

hmmmm....thts true..actually love is th most twisted emotion in th whole wide world.anything and everything can be blamed on this single word...th meanin of which is diff for diff people.
but one thing is true,once u go in and come out of such a relationship,it makes u see things in a diff light.it did make me atleast!!