Love is like an ornament, <br />For if it is left neglected <br />It shall just gather dust <br />Upon the shelf. <br /> <br />Now and again <br />You pick it up, <br />And look at it <br />For a little while. <br /> <br />And as you hold it <br />Within your hands, <br />Try to ignore <br />All of its little imperfections. <br /> <br />For it is better to have it <br />Slightly damaged, <br />Rather than to be without it <br />Or broken into a thousand pieces. <br /> <br />Then you should dust it off <br />Until it shines once more, <br />And put it back upon display <br />For everyone to see.<br /><br />ANDREW BLAKEMORE<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/love-is-like-an-ornament/
