Generic Valentine


May you see love, beauty, joy, peace, and hope

in the ordinary corners of your life.

And may the fragrance of a flower,

the careless flight of a butterfly,  sun

on a sleeping cat, rain,

unexpected tolerance,

acts of compassion and

quiet faith…

remind you of

the mystery

of life

and love.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

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37 comments to Generic Valentine

  1. Chef Emil says:

    ………..and a Happy Valentine’s Day to you! Your poem was so very beautiful and I hope your words will resonate the world and fill the hearts of all of humanity…..what a wonderful world it would be!

  2. Cara Olsen says:

    That was beautiful, Jonel. Thank you for sharing your words of hope and beauty. And a very Happy Valentines’s Day to you, m’ lady!

    ~ Cara

  3. “…sun on a sleeping cat…” becomes an instant image in my head and it’s an image of warmth and peace. Who hasn’t appreciated such a scene? I know I will remember that picture. Thank you, Jo Nell. This is a wonderful poem. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! :-)

    • coastalcrone says:

      Yes, it is a common scene and it could have been a dog but I have a cat. And more and more I appreciate warmth and peace! Thank you for your support of my humble posts. Love and peace to you and your loved ones!

  4. belocchio says:

    It is lovely how a series of words, strong together like pearls, can evoke such wonderful emotions. A Happy Valentine’s Day. V.

    • coastalcrone says:

      Oh, thank you, Virginia! You got my message. Sometimes less is more. The comment is especially appreciated from you. I know you will have a beautiful day as you surround yourself with things and people you love. Can we ask for more?

  5. Love is everywhere around us and you have expressed that so beautifully. Happy Valentine’s Day :-)

  6. What a sweet Valentine! I like that yours is not limited to the traditional way of seeing love.

  7. Lovely sentiment, even if I am not a valentines day lover.

    • coastalcrone says:

      Thanks, I like to keep it simple Valentine’s Day simple. To me it just means saying, “I love you,” to those I love. No special gifts required – love is not measured in things.

  8. Amy says:

    So beautifully said about the the mystery of life and love. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too.

  9. These are the things we should all of us cherish……… Wonderful Valentines Message :-) The Mystery of Life are in the Hidden Gems we often all of us take for granted.. xox

  10. Summer says:

    Hallo,

    This is for you, for being kind for others and me, http://www.bigcards.nl/card/pickup/bc-c7cf3c10/

    Sweet greetings, Summer

  11. Great job! Very beautifully written.

  12. Just now getting around to reading your Valentine’s Poem….so lovely. The older I get the more I treasure the beauty that surrounds me, the intricacies of life and nature that I have taken for granted for so many years. It is wisdom that comes from God and from life.

    • coastalcrone says:

      Thank you, Sue! Yes, somehow age slows us down but maybe in a good way as we are more aware of the simple pleasures and wonders around us and of what is truly important. Even friends are more special. Thanks for the visit and comment.

  13. Stopping by to wish you a Relaxing weekend… stay warm :-)

  14. coastalcrone says:

    Sue, I live on the gulf coast of Texas. YOU stay warm!

  15. adinparadise says:

    What a beautiful poem. :)

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