"I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all."
I haven't had the good fortune of meeting Lord Temnyson, so I can't give you the exact reasons behind his writing such wonderfully sorrowful and yet pleasurable words words as the ones above. What we can tell is that perhaps he did once love someone so much that even when that person passed from his life- either through death or other means- he never regretted it. For those of us who may have had a similar experience, I'm sure we can agree with this heartfelt expression. I honestly can't say I've had a similar experience; I only pray that the person I love will also feel the same, and that I may never have to express Lord Tennyson's sentiment!
I think it's safe to say that we can extend this statement to more than just romantic love; it could also be the love of a parent for a child, or the love of a family member. It's strange how when we read of statements expressing love, our mind seems to assume romantic love. Or it could just be my foolish, sentimental mind!
I honestly can't remember what I wrote in my essay; the only thing I remember was that I for some inexplicable reason chose this question among others. I'm sure at that tender age my only real experience with love would have been that of parental love, or 'puppy' love, with the latest crush. It's amusing to think of it in hindsight. And why is hindsight always perfect? It's almost unfair! If only hindsight and foresight could trade places, the world would be a far nicer place!
Just out of curiosity, what do you, my reader feel? Is it better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all?
Esther @ www.soakupinfo.com/Esther
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