Why Wait Until Valentines Day
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Why Wait Until Valentines Day
“Roses are red, and violets are blue”
Read the Valentine's verse, its message – ‘I love you,’
And, on February the fourteenth, all over the world,
Feelings, so often kept hidden, like banners are unfurled,
As cards, gifts and flowers between lovers wend their way,
With romantic gestures being the order of the day.
But why take just one opportunity each year
To reveal how you love that one held most dear? -
To let them know exactly all they mean to you,
And how special they are in everything they do,
As the time is ever right, be it understood
To unveil a heart of love and gratitude.
So why then should we wait until Valentine's Day
To say those things most needful and important to say?
For feelings put into words, with some loving action,
Always bring to both lives much joy and satisfaction,
And a spontaneous gesture can so deeply touch
The heart of that person you love so very much.
Don't let tender, loving gestures then be just confined merely
To only special occasions, perhaps once or twice yearly,
But that, far from being sadly an all too rare occurrence,
They are instead characterised by their unceasing recurrence,
Keeping the spark of romance ever bright and alive,
And nurturing a love which will forever survive.
© Ian Caughey
“Roses are red, and violets are blue”
Read the Valentine's verse, its message – ‘I love you,’
And, on February the fourteenth, all over the world,
Feelings, so often kept hidden, like banners are unfurled,
As cards, gifts and flowers between lovers wend their way,
With romantic gestures being the order of the day.
But why take just one opportunity each year
To reveal how you love that one held most dear? -
To let them know exactly all they mean to you,
And how special they are in everything they do,
As the time is ever right, be it understood
To unveil a heart of love and gratitude.
So why then should we wait until Valentine's Day
To say those things most needful and important to say?
For feelings put into words, with some loving action,
Always bring to both lives much joy and satisfaction,
And a spontaneous gesture can so deeply touch
The heart of that person you love so very much.
Don't let tender, loving gestures then be just confined merely
To only special occasions, perhaps once or twice yearly,
But that, far from being sadly an all too rare occurrence,
They are instead characterised by their unceasing recurrence,
Keeping the spark of romance ever bright and alive,
And nurturing a love which will forever survive.
© Ian Caughey
How long is it since you last told your spouse that you love them, and given tangible expression to your words? Last night? Last week? Last month? Or something of a struggle to remember just when? If this describes you, perhaps you need to read this poem.
Couples who have newly fallen in love rarely need any reminder to express their feelings to each other. Yet, within the confines of marriage, the pressures of home, family and work commitments can squeeze out the time needed for communication, affection and intimacy.
Lack of appreciation can turn to resentment, which, in time, can place a once happy marriage in jeopardy. How many marriages founder today because couples simply start taking one another for granted and stop caring for each other?
Two little words “Thank you” mean so much. Three little words “I love you” mean even more. And these sentiments have validity not just for your spouse or sweetheart. So, is it time that someone dear to your heart heard these words today?
Couples who have newly fallen in love rarely need any reminder to express their feelings to each other. Yet, within the confines of marriage, the pressures of home, family and work commitments can squeeze out the time needed for communication, affection and intimacy.
Lack of appreciation can turn to resentment, which, in time, can place a once happy marriage in jeopardy. How many marriages founder today because couples simply start taking one another for granted and stop caring for each other?
Two little words “Thank you” mean so much. Three little words “I love you” mean even more. And these sentiments have validity not just for your spouse or sweetheart. So, is it time that someone dear to your heart heard these words today?
