Saturday, February 13, 2010

For my Valentine


I love them-
all the ways
that you love me-
the playful squeeze
as you pass by me
standing at the kitchen sink
with my hair pulled back,
and you smile at me-
you smile, like I’m beautiful-
me, in my ponytail
and this old apron…
yes, I love them-
all the ways
that I love you back-
stealing kisses as you rob
a cookie from the sheet…
and I let you
because I only made them
to see that look on your face-
you know the one,
the one that says
“I love you”
in a million-and-a-half
different
little
ways

8 comments:

  1. Very nice....Happy Valentines Day, Kristin :)

    wishes,
    devika

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  2. Thanks, Devika. Happy Valentine's Day to you, too.

    This Valentine's Day marks twelve years that Derek and I have been together. In high school, it was such a big deal to "declare" when you officially became a couple...ha ha. Well, for us, that was Valentine's Day 1998. Love that boy...more each day. :)

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  3. Very beautiful and loving Kristin, have a beautiful loving day tomorrow ;)

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  4. Valentine's Day
    we give each other
    the same card

    True story, from a few years ago.

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  5. Yeah i can feel that in the poem :)

    and thanks Kristin :)

    wishes,
    devika

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  6. __Fine one. I think its the "different little ways," that count the most. _m

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  7. A wonderful tribute to your sweet love. I am sure he treasures this poem.

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