Ambulance
Once upon a time, Love came down to Earth, but it had become a marketplace, and Love was not in fashion. Love decorated posters and billboards; Love was part of branding, but this face was only a mask to entice more followers. Love, as She is, was not in fashion because True Love cannot be sold. True Love cannot be rented. There is no way of hiring Her. True Love comes when there is grave danger, when the stakes are Life and Death. She doesn’t come often, but when She does, She comes to heal the wounded.
This time, it was close to Midnight. So, people were partying and arguing as hard as they could before the clock strikes twelve and they all turn back to dust. There were copious amounts of liquor and all kinds of drugs for the Earthlings to forget about their impending doom. Deep down, they knew their bodies are just dust, to dust they all shall return. Therefore, Death was taboo, and Love was an outlaw. For if there’s Love indeed, why isn’t She up for Sale? Perhaps the richest have bought it and do not want to share. There isn’t enough Love left to the poor; no shop can give Her number to call.
So, Love, born just a baby, grew up to witness all strife and quarrels over politics and territories. Love saw all boundaries crossed; She died for all the wounded. Her tears cleansed their bodies; Her presence became a promise: “I know you’re hurting. I’ve been with you there. I know the ambulance isn’t coming, there is no salvation tonight. All they’ve got are drugs and more drugs; none can prescribe a Love pill. But hold on just a little longer, I’ll go negotiate with Death. Perhaps He can stall Time. Perhaps we can settle War. Life is still here; She’s walking with you. As long as there’s Life, there is still a sliver of Love. Let me hold your hand; let my touch kiss your chest! Close your eyes and remember, into dust your body will turn; but Life is a twin sister of Love, your life belongs to Her. Before the clock strikes Midnight, go find your Cinderella! Dance with Cinderella, don’t turn away from her rags! Her Godmother is Love Herself, She’ll bless you if you dance with Her.”