Helpless Love

Once upon a time all feelings
and emotions went to a
coastal island for a vacation.
According to their nature,
each was having a good time.
Suddenly, a warning of an
impending storm was
announced and everyone
was advised to evacuate the
island.
The announcement caused
sudden panic. All rushed to
their boats. Even damaged
boats were quickly repaired
and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee
quickly. There was so much
to do. But as the clouds
darkened, Love realised it
was time to leave. Alas, there
were no boats to spare. Love
looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed
by in a luxurious boat. Love
shouted, “Prosperity, could
you please take me in your
boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my
boat is full of precious
possessions, gold and silver.
There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in
a beautiful boat. Again Love
shouted, “Could you help me,
Vanity? I am stranded and
need a lift. Please take me
with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily,
“No, I cannot take you with
me. My boat will get soiled
with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some
time. Again, Love asked for
help. But it was to no avail.
“No, I cannot take you with
me. I am so sad. I want to
be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a
few minutes later, Love again
called for help. But
Happiness was so happy that
it did not look around, hardly
concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless
and dejected. Just then
somebody called out, “Come
Love, I will take you with me.”
Love did not know who was
being so magnanimous, but
jumped on to the boat,
greatly relieved that she
would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love
met Knowledge. Puzzled,
Love inquired, “Knowledge,
do you know who so
generously gave me a lift just
when no one else wished to
help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that
was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to
pick me and take me to
safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep
wisdom and replied,
“Because only Time knows
your true greatness and what
you are capable of. Only Love
can bring peace and great
happiness in this world.”
“The important message is
that when we are
prosperous, we overlook
love. When we feel
important, we forget love.
Even in happiness and
sorrow we forget love. Only
with time do we realize the
importance of love. Why wait
that long? Why not make love
a part of your life today?”

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Sue the Devil..???

  Gerald Mayo v. Satan and His Staff [ 1971]United States

A Real Devil of a Litigant.  Plaintiff filed suit against Satan and his staff for violation of his civil rights. Among the allegations were: (1) that Satan had on numerous occasions caused him misery and unwarranted threats, all against his will; (2) that Satan had placed deliberate obstacles in his path that caused Plaintiff's downfall; and (3) that by reason of the foregoing acts, Satan had deprived him of his constitutional rights. 

     The court noted that, "Even if plaintiff's complaint reveals a prima facie recital of the infringement of the civil rights of a citizen of the United States, the Court has serious doubts that the complaint reveals a cause of action upon which relief can be granted by the court."case dismissed.