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LOVE

what it feels like to fall in love

By uboho enoPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
LOVE
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The first time I saw her, I was sitting in the park, reading a book. She was walking her dog, and they stopped by my bench. The dog, a small brown terrier, wagged its tail and licked my hand. I smiled and petted the dog, and then I looked up at the woman. She was beautiful, with long dark hair and green eyes. She smiled back at me, and I felt my heart skip a beat.

We started talking, and I learned that her name was Sarah. She was a teacher, and she loved animals. We talked for hours that day, and I felt like I had known her my whole life. We had so much in common, and I felt a connection with her that I had never felt with anyone else before.

We started dating, and we quickly fell in love. We were inseparable, and we spent every waking moment together. We went on walks in the park, we cooked dinner together, and we talked for hours about everything and nothing. I had never been happier.

But then, one day, Sarah got sick. She was diagnosed with cancer, and she was given only a few months to live. I was devastated. I couldn't imagine my life without her.

Sarah went through chemotherapy, and she fought her cancer with everything she had. She was brave and strong, and she never gave up hope. But in the end, the cancer was too much for her. She passed away a few months later.

I was heartbroken. I didn't know how I would go on without her. But then, I remembered something she had told me once. She said that love is the most powerful force in the universe. It can conquer anything, even death.

I held on to those words, and I slowly started to heal. I knew that Sarah would want me to be happy, and I vowed to live my life to the fullest in her memory.

I continued to teach, and I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. I also started writing about my experiences, and I published a book about Sarah's story.

Through my writing, I was able to connect with other people who had lost loved ones to cancer. I shared my story, and I listened to their stories. We cried together, and we laughed together. We supported each other, and we helped each other heal.

I learned that love is indeed the most powerful force in the universe. It can conquer anything, even death. And I will never forget the love that Sarah and I shared.

It's been a few years since Sarah passed away, but I still think about her every day. I miss her terribly, but I know that she's always with me in spirit. Her love has helped me to heal, and it has inspired me to live my life to the fullest.

I'm grateful for the time that I had with Sarah. She was the love of my life, and I will never forget her.

Conclusion:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Love is the foundation of all happiness.

Love is the glue that holds relationships together.

Love is the light that guides us through the darkness.

Love is the fire that warms our hearts.

Love is the water that quenches our thirst.

Love is the air that we breathe.

Love is the food that we eat.

Love is the medicine that we take.

Love is the everything.

Love is a journey, not a destination.

Love is a risk, but it's a risk worth taking.

Love is a choice, and it's a choice that we make every day.

Love is a gift, and it's a gift that we should cherish.

Love is a mystery, and it's a mystery that we should never try to unravel.

Love is a miracle, and it's a miracle that we should never take for granted.

I hope these inspiring words on love help to fill your heart with love and joy.

Dating

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