Head And Heart

Two of our dearest friends offered a gift to my wife and me. My wife immediately consented Without question to the opportunity to go on an All expenses paid cruise. I immediately said "No" With my head but could not find the heart within me To say anything but "Yes". Our friends had gone on 29 cruises and wanted To share one of their greatest joys with us. Indeed, I have what we call a bucket list, but going on an Ocean cruise is not on my bucket list. I confess that there was a secret war being waged Between my head and my heart. My calculating head Was losing one of the biggest conflicts of my life. Moreover, by consenting to accept the gift, I learned Experimentally a great lesson about selflessness. Due to circumstances relative to the COVID 19 virus, The scheduled cruise was canceled by the government. Notwithstanding, the heart of our dearest friends will Forever have a special place in our hearts.