Let Love In

During the course of life, we live, love, lose. At some point we get hurt. Sometimes that bruise just doesn't heal. We can't bring ourselves to love again, thinking about the same ramifications. Some people have multiple wounds. Some just forget how blissful love is.

We don't feel like being vulnerable again. We don't feel like taking the plunge again. The days of the rollercoaster seem over. The words "soul" and "mate" can only be used at an Australian bar with a soul food buffet. The heart can no longer decide. Love is benched.

Everyday I am given another reason by life, another reason to not believe. The horizon isn't in sight, the boat is empty and the sky is starless. I just keep rowing.

Why do we need to be reminded time and again about what we mean to other people?
Why do we drift away from what we once called happiness?
Why do people change? Change for the worse?
Why don't we just let love in?


Goo Goo Dolls - Let Love In