Such a flaw in human nature
Never to value what we have until we lose it.
The cares and love of real ones to neglect
And desperately seek to please the one who cares less.
“They’ll always be there” so he takes them for granted,
Until they call his bluff and live him deserted.
Gold in the hands of the undiscerning is a travesty
Pearls also should never be cast among swine.
He trades off his kin at his season of plenty,
Never to be regained in his period of paucity.
Such a sturdy cord it is that binds folk together
But then it snaps when it suffers the strains of mistreatment.
The river that forgets its source becomes history.
Love is not a caged bird…endearing yet unfettered.
Much is expected from whom much is given
So don’t lose the moon while counting the stars.
Time…attention…care…gratitude…empathy…
Nothing fans the flame of love and respect than these.
Love unrequited, feelings unappreciated, efforts unacknowledged…
Nothing bids true affection goodbye than these.
When you sell your brother to a stranger,
Even the buyer will trust you no longer.
When you relish a façade and shun the bona fide,
To whom shall you turn when the chips are down?
Ayansola Ibukun 
Nice write up
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Thanks a lot for reading!
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Great lines Ayan! Well written. Charity they say begins at home. If I left my crying brother to console a crying stranger, something must be somewhere. It’s either I do not care at all about my own blood or that I think he should better take care of himself. Nothing breaks the heart more than knowing that the person you hold dear doesn’t care at all.
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Very true! People who are always there for us regardless are those who matter most. We should hold them in high esteem. Thanks always!! 🙏
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My pleasure😊. The post has resonance for me. Your topics are hardly discussed topics. I’m glad you have the motivation to write about them. Keep the good work. 👍
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What can I say? Learning from the best.
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I like how you mentioned humans fail to place value on something until it is lost. We should show gratitude for those in our lives and the blessings we have on a daily basis. 🙏🏿
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I totally agree with you. People who hold us dearly deserve the best of us. Thanks always for taking out time to read and share.
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You’re welcome! Blessings! 😊
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As the saying goes, you never know what you have until it’s gone but many times, we know what we have but we don’t think we will ever lose it. We must learn to be appreciative of all that we have no matter how small or big we see it. Everyone we encounter serves a unique purpose in our lives. We must value people but not treat them like the material things we buy. Great post 😊👌🏿
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“…but many times, we know what we have but don’t think we will ever lose it”. This is another brilliant angle/perspective from which to look at it – taking what/who matters for granted. Every one has a breaking point. Love is more of an action than a concept.
How can I thank you enough for your continued support and profound contributions. 🙏
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Love this!!!
Keep it up Blessing!.
When the chips are down really. We need to cherish those who hold us likewise in high esteem. We shouldn’t take these ones for granted. And charity begins at home.
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💯 Beeni friendship. I totally concur with your submission. People who can go the extra mile for us deserve the best of/from us.
Ose gan ni!!!
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Affirm!!.
You are welcome. Glad to fam. 🤗
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Very nice 💗
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Thanks a lot for reading!
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I love all of your writings,I hope I can be as you are one day.
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Thanks a lot for the compliment. I’m a work in progress too though.
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I’m thankful for Father God allowing our paths to cross, you inspire me to walk deeper and closer to Him and you’re teaching me about writing. Have a blessed day my brother in Christ
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Iron sharpens Iron. I’m glad I’m able to add value and impact positively on wonderful souls like yours just via this platform. There is a lot to benefit from you too.
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Thank you I appreciate you be so kind. Much love sent
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My favorite lines . . .
When you sell your brother to a stranger,
Even the buyer will trust you no longer.
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☺ Funny but true.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to read through!
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I am totally in love with this write up. The words paint an exquisite and realistic picture of who and what man is and can be sometimes. “We never know the importance of what we have till we loose it” this line says it all…
We are too concerned chasing after the shadows and forgetting the reality….
We use people and love things…. It’s like gradually the world is loosing it’s sense of pure and unconditional love and this write up….is a wake up call to many people and nations
I’m so reblogging this on my site.
Thank u alot!
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💯 🔊 The essence of the write -up couldn’t have been well summarized than you just did. You even brought in a profound dimension to it that I didn’t observe. It’s ‘interesting’ how we pay attention to the minor and neglect the major. We need to reorder our priorities and set our affections on the things that matter.
Thanks a lot for not only reading but shedding more light on the subject. I’m also grateful for the reblog. 🙏
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Always a pleasure ……
I always leave your site feeling inspired….
Looking forward to more of your posts
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☺ I’m glad to hear that. Inspired to do more. Meanwhile, I’ll be doing some digging in on the pretty good stuffs your site offers.
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Reblogged this on Living what you love and commented:
Please read through these lines…there is a power of positive relationship that will be awakened in you.
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Thanks again! Grateful.
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So much of truth in your writing.. 🙂
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Glad it made sense to you. Thanks for dropping by.
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