Love is hard to find

Love is hard to find indeed...

It is said that love is hard to find. It may be a topic of discussion that may attract hundreds of people who would be ready to speak “for” and “against” it.

With my little experience, I count myself among those who stand “for” it.

Love is hard to find especially in a world where violence is slowly taking over, despite serious attempts to promote peace and harmony world over. Looking around us, we can find its proof in everyday life. But the most disappointing experience was when people gathered at a programme to mark the 400th death anniversary of the legendary Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, they forgot to even mention his timeless classic “Romeo and Juliet.”

I can’t even think of talking about the legendary poet-playwright and fail to mention his wonderful and everlasting love story.

“Romeo and Juliet” has the eternal glory. Although it had a tragic ending, it wonderfully exhibited the true love possessed by the two lovers. Romeo and Juliet did not let the enmity between their parents come in between their love.

It made me realise how easily the world is forgetting the true icons of love, be them Romeo-Juliet, or their counterparts in some other parts of the world including Shirin-Farhad, Heer-Ranjha and Laila-Majnu.

Unfortunately, people are talking more about icons of hatred and violence presented to the current generation through films and TV shows. 

The latest addition to the series is Clint Eastwood’s film         American Sniper.

Love is hard to find, indeed

(Published in The Gulf Today on May 7, 2016)