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Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.

I came upon this timeless story of Shel Silverstein about the wonders of love and its capacity to move people in doing simple yet majestic acts to the ones they love and never expecting anything in return. The tree lets the little boy play with it, climb it, even gives him apples when he is hungry. then one day, the boy grew up and along with it came his desire to want something more and more and the tree, who love the boy so much that she gave everything that she has in order for him to be happy; giving all her apples, branches and trunk. The tree never demanded anything from the boy she was just glad to help and even when the boy became an old man and only wanted nothing but to rest, she offered the last thing that remained of her- who is now only a stump.- and let him sit on her and both of them became happy.

I was touched after watching it. This is what you call True Love.Selfless Love. giving without receiving. being selfless and ready to offer help without expectations, demands or whatever. We just give, all that we have and be happy that we did just for the sake of our loved ones even if they don't love us back. When you love someone it isn't necessary that the other one should love you too, right?. It's like, does saying 'I love you' to someone requires the other party to say 'I love you too' back?. does it really matter?

Love the most powerful thing there is. It can make us do crazy, unimaginable but brilliant things. ahh the power of love.

Certainly, this is not just recommended for young ages, this can also be read by the grown ups too. This is one of those perfect children's stories that can read by the adults too especially those who have forgotten the true meaning of Love. If you haven't watched it yet, go ahead and be moved. be touched by this inspiring work