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My Funny Valentine: How Can One Day Be It?

One day is NOT it!
But one day– any day–
will enhance love’s elixir.

Dance to it.

Find awe in the idea of love
and the depth of love
you’re capable of giving.

quotes~ Selma

My Funny Valentine

I knew you before I met you
I felt you deep inside my soul
You lived nuzzled in my best dreams
In moon shadow, you followed me ’round

I’d sit there smiling at nothing,
cheeks glowing with low orange light
Taking deep savoring breaths-full
Daydreaming your leg touching mine

I wrote you poetry, doodled hearts, blew you kisses
Gave you a pet name, declared you my own
You spoke to me through love songs on the radio
With a racing pulse, to you, I drew near

We canoodled in rapturous stolen moments
Sending flutters that lingered all day long
I felt safe with you: whole, appreciative
All this long before I even met you.



Love is the thing that awakens your senses. It’s the sun, present to witness a
perfect bud blossom. But love needs to be nurtured first. In quiet moments
where you easily imagine the kind of love, you’re capable of giving.

For love is about giving; not the other way around.
Imagining the love you
want to give materializes love.

And because love belongs to the side of us that’s pure,
finding awe in the world
you live in makes love even grander.


I hope that when love arrives, everything in you is in awe of the world.
Recognize the signs
and
sit where love is sure to find you.

© selmamartin.com


Young woman with vintage radio: Image by Victoria_Watercolor from Pixabay

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let me suggest ARCHERY IN THE UK by Nick Reeves and Ingrid Wilson. If you’ve
been hurt by love and harbor clumpy and jaded ideas about love, this lyrical ballad
collection will help aspirate those hardened ideas and renew you to love’s purer
meaning. Check out my full review, or head over to Experiments In Fiction to see more
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So glad your read, dear friends.
Happy Valentine’s Day (any day) and I Wish You Miracles.

Selma Martin
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This Post Has 31 Comments

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for being here. Blessing you.

  1. Kathryn LeRoy

    Love-ly my friend. Everyone deserves a soulmate love. I found mine, and I am forever grateful and blessed beyond measure. Your beautiful thoughts lace the air with hope and love. xoxo

    1. Selma Martin

      I’m so happy for you. Blessed indeed. I appreciate receiving your message. Blessings to you. Happy 💘 St. Valentine’s XoXo

    1. Selma Martin

      Grateful for this comment. Glad you liked it. Blessed be. Happy St. Valentine’s 💝 🏹 day.

      1. J lomax

        Happy 💝 to u too! Be blessed!

  2. DAP

    I think every day is a day of love. NOT just one day a year. Life is too short, so tell those that can handle the word “love” that you DO love them. I do note that there are some that do not know what love truly is, and can misundertsand your words. I love you, my friend! <3

    1. Selma Martin

      DAP, oh DAP— thank you my friend. XoXo I love you toooo 👏
      Blessing you 👼 🏹 💜 👼

  3. Sadje

    Beautiful poem and quotes

  4. rajkkhoja

    Lovely poem written.

      1. rajkkhoja

        Thanks

  5. Ingrid

    Beautiful words, Selma, and thank you for another shout-out! 💕

    1. Selma Martin

      So happy to know you read my words. Happy St. Valentine’s 💘 Day. Everyday.

      1. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott

        I’m so glad we connected, Selma, and Happy Valentine’s Day to you! And yes, everyday! 💞💞

  6. M Jay Dixit

    Beautiful poem about Love, it’s so great you’ve find your soul mate, the John to your Yoko! Happy Valentine’s Day, Selma (^_^) <<3

    1. Selma Martin

      (*☻-☻*) thanks for your thoughts. Bless you

  7. Tricia Sankey

    Great message that love is about giving. I think I was in love with the idea of love very young and there’s nothing wrong with that. We dream of what we want and have patience our dreams will turn into reality! I do feel like the vibrations of love attracts, so being a loving person is sure to snag more of it! 💘

    1. Selma Martin

      Totally. Totally! Thanks for taking the time to respond, dear Tricia. I bless your beautiful mind. 😚

  8. Thanks, Selma! You’ve written a beautiful poem with the title of my favourite song. ❤️

    1. Selma Martin

      ☺️ so glad you read the words. Yes, that song: wonderful. Glad the words on the title lured you in. Blessings.

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