Another mushy post...

"The Flower God's cries,
Disheveled in the Wind of Flowers.
Disheveled in the Heaven's Winds,
The Heavenly Demon laughs."
- Eighth Squad Captain, Shunsui Kyoraku in Bleach Episode 56

Just a particular verse that i really like. It holds no particular meaning and is probably just a random piece of japanese poetry. Or maybe its simply because i really like the anime Bleach. Or maybe its just me and my deluded opinion. So here is another post on my delusions. :D

"My life for your life.
My death for your life.
My life for your death.
My death for your death."
- Elven Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Love. Its like a butterfly: The more you try and catch it, the more it eludes you. When you're not looking for it, it comes to you. How many of us have looked for it and failed? I had. How many of us have truly found it? I have.

"'My life for your life.' That means that while we live, we share the joy of living with each other.
'My death for your life.' I would be willing to lay down my life to save yours.
'My life for your death.' I will spend my life avenging your death, if i can't prevent it.
'My death for your death.' A part of me will die, when you do."
- Elven Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Perhaps its me and my deluded opinion, but i think love can cure anything in a relationship. Anger. Depression. Frustration. With soothing words, love can drive such feelings away, as the sun drives the thunderclouds. I love my oliphant. She has always been there for me, sharing, encouraging and supporting. I can't wait for us to start our lives together. Is there any other feeling can be better? Yes. The knowledge that she loves me for who i am, and loves me for how much i love her.

"I used to think love would be enough, that it was some type of magical elixir we could sprinkle over the world and end all hatred. I know now, it's not true. Love's water is clear and pure and sweet, but it isn't magic. It won't change anything."
- Elven Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

So, call me naive. Call me innocent. Call me ignorant. Call me whatever you want. I will still continue to believe that love is paramount in a relationship and that it can cure anything.

But will it end all hatred in the world? Sorry, but i'm not that naive. Hatred is a bitter-tasting brew. Some people have drank it for so long that they have become a hollow shell, forgeting the sweet taste of life. Perhaps they need a new reason to live for. Perhaps they need love.

"He had held onto his hate for so long, his hands would feel empty without it. Perhaps it would be better to find something other than death to fill them."
- Elven Star by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman