Cynics are in disagreement
What is a box of chocolate
But life to give a toothache!
I don’t mean to offend as I
Gather a tercet to sing a song
But there’s a wonderful joy
Blushing face of February
Charms the naked branch
But love happens everyday
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note: This muted and outstanding illustration by MagicLoveCrow features in my upcoming chapbook, From the Depths of Darkness. Be on the lookout for the whole story… it’s publishing soon!
On Writing and Living…
It’s February; the month of love. I know it’s easy to get cynical about the whole Valentine’s Day commercial part. As I point out in the poem above, love happens everyday and can be expressed in most simplest of ways. So, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to set aside a day to celebrate love for and with your spouse or significant other in a way that feels natural to you both.
“Is there something you learned more about or some skill you picked up because of a significant other?” asks Rommy.
My list is endless, and includes an array of seasonal outdoor activities, among other things. But what stands out most is the introduction, by my husband, to works of J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin and Neil Gaiman to name a few. Mind you, I am the writer in our family, he is a gamer!
So, I feel truly blessed to have my husband’s support to pursue my passion. This is what I mean by love happens everyday.
