Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet.

The greatest love story in history, also one of the most tragic. It seems that more and more stories like this keep cropping up. Almost as if people find satisfaction in the twisted romance of helpless star crossed lovers. Wrong? A little. Hearts are fragile. They love too quickly and break too easily. They are willing to throw away everything just to find what they need so desperately. And though we could easily survive without love, it would be tedious. Spending every day alone, waiting. Waiting for that perfect man to show but knowing that, even when he does, you aren't going to take him. He is nothing but a distant prize, one that has little value.

  Maybe love is silly and frivolous, but it will always be a strong part of human society. Without there would be no generosity, no compassion for those who have less. There wouldn't be organization intent upon bettering the environment and people that surround us.

And I must say, even though I know how dangerous and painful love can be. It's worth it, because when you take that risk it can turn into something amazing. It can break you and it can build you up. It can hurt you and heal you. It can make you cry and it can make you smile when you know you are about to cry. It's odd and beautiful and completely unique. And it is well worth wasting time on.