My poem; The Love Of A Valentine
The History of Valentine 's day inspires,
My search for love with burning fires,
The soulmate that only the stars will guide,
Until I find love at last by my side.
Legends and fairy tales,
Of love that always prevails,
Gives me courage when I'm alone,
To look for love of my own.
Sweet words of poets linger in the heart.
Of lovers that kissed in the dark,
While knowing they had to someday part.
Lovers that knew love would prevail,
As if it were a fairy tale
Sometime a lover's curse,
The feeling of love is a poetic verse,
More than the body's desires,
Love that sparks endless fires.
Love that lingers past the lifetime,
Is the love I hope to find.
The love of a Valentine.
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Definition of love
Love is a basic dimension of human experience that is variously conveyed as a sense of tender affection, an intense attraction, the foundation of intimacy and good interpersonal chemistry, willing self-sacrifice on behalf of another, and as an ineffable sense of affinity or connection to nature, other living beings, or even that which is unseen. It manifests itself in feelings, emotion, behavior, thoughts, perception and attitude. It influences, underlies and defines major patterns in interpersonal relationships and self-identification
The History of Valentine's Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
The History of Valentine's Day
While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial -- which probably occurred around 270 A.D -- others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to 'christianize' celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at the sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification.
Love seen through a child's eyes
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?"
The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.
So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."
Rebecca- age 8
"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."
Billy - age 4
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."
Karl - age 5
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs."
Chrissy - age 6
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
Terri - age 4
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."
Danny - age 7
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."
Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,"
Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
Noelle - age 7
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well."
Tommy - age 6
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."
Cindy - age 8
"My mommy loves me more than anybody .
You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night."
Clare - age 6
"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."
Elaine-age 5
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Brad Pitt."
Chris - age 7
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."
Mary Ann - age 4
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."
Lauren - age 4
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image)
Karen - age 7
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
Jessica - age 8
And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.
The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.
The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.
Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.
When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,
"Nothing, I just helped him cry"
When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you need. Father, God bless all my friends in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! And may their life be full of your peace, which transcends all understanding. Amen.
Types Of Kisses
Below you will find a variety of kiss types.
If you find some that catch your fancy, feel free to try them :-)
Butterfly Kiss -
With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners.
If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart.
Cheek Kiss -
A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date.
With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek.
Earlobe Kiss -
Gently sip and suck the earlobe.
Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors.
Eskimo Kiss -
With your faces less than a breath apart,
gently rub your noses together.
Eye Kiss -
Hold your partner's head with both hands and slowly move their head in the direction you wish your kiss to go...
then slowly kiss up towards your partner's eyes and give them a tender kiss on top of their closed eyes.
Eyelid Kiss -
While your partner is resting/sleeping with eyes closed
, very very gently kiss the spot right below their browbone. A very intimate kiss.
Finger Kiss -
While laying together gently suck on their fingers.
This can be very seductive and pleasurable.
Foot Kiss -
An erotic and romantic gesture.
It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it!
To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot.
It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss.
Forehead Kiss -
The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss.
The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone.
Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head.
Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss) -
Experiment with this fun kiss.
Put a small piece of ice in your mouth,
then open mouth and kiss your partner,
passing them the ice with your tongue.
It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold.
French Kiss -
The kiss involving the tongue.
Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues.
Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss".
Fruity Kiss -
Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips
(juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal).
Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half,
allowing the juice to run into your mouths.
Hand Kiss -
Gently raise her hand to your lips.
Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand.
Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady.
Hickey Kiss -
The object is not to draw blood,
but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream.
This is often included in erotic foreplay.
Hostage Kiss -
Cover your lips with tape and get your love's attention.
When they come near,
make noises like you're trying to tell them something and motion as if you can't get the tape off.
Once they remove the tape from you to hear what you're trying to say tell them: "I've been saving my lips all day just for you!
" Then kiss your love passionately!
Hot and Cold Kiss -
Lick your partner's lips so that they're warm,
and then gently blow on them.
The sudden cold blast makes for a sensual explosion,
and they will often try it on you next, as well as get very passionate.
Mistletoe Kiss -
Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe.
This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover.
Letter Kiss -
Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x
several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX.
Lick Kiss -
Just before kissing, gently run your tongue along you partners lip whether it
be the top or bottom one depending on the position of your lips. Very sensual.
Lip Sucking Kiss -
When kissing gently suck on their lower lip.
This can be very exciting.
Neck Nibble Kiss
- Gently nibble up and down your partners neck.
End with a gentle kiss on the lips.
Nip Kiss -
This kiss can create a very erotic sensation.
While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips.
You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner.
When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations.
Reverse Lips Kiss -
It involves standing above your lover and kissing them from over their head.
This way, each kisser can take the hyper-sensitive bottom lip of thier love
r in their mouths, and GENTLY draw blood to the surface of the lip by nibbling
and sucking. A very sensuous, connecting kiss.
Searching The Cavern -
Use the lips and tongue to gently tickle and kiss your lover's navel.
Vary speeds and stroke to change sensation.
Invigorating and intoxicating.
Shoulder Kiss -
Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder.
This is a sensual, loving kiss.
Sip Kiss -
Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner.
It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it.
Talking Kiss -
Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth.
If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx,
"I wasn't kissing her.
I was whispering into her mouth."
Teaser Kiss -
Starting on the forehead, a sweet short kiss on lips
, then move up the arms up to her hand, kiss her hand,
then come back up her arm, to her face and then lightly kiss her lips
till she wants a passionate kiss.
The Buzzing Kiss -
Gently place your lips against your lover's neck ,
behind their ear.
Now, send a shudder through their skin by gently growling and humming, vibrating your lips and cheeks as you do so.
Move up and down the neck, over the bones of the face and lips.
Stimulating and erotic when done correctly.
The Whipped Cream Kiss -
Dip your finger into some cool whip or whipped cream of your choice.
Lick it off slowly,
then embrace your partner and kiss them deeply letting their tongue slip over yours for a wonderfully sweet kiss.
It's very seductive and passionate.
Tiger Kiss -
Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do.
Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too.
This will surely surprise them.
Trickle Kiss -
Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly
into partner's mouth while kissing.
Tongue Sucking
- A variation of the French kiss
. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue
(not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-)
Quickie Kiss -
When you're in a rush.
Often the nose gets it rather than the lips.
Vacuum Kiss -
While kissing open-mouthed,
slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth.
This is a playful kiss.
Wake Up Kiss -
Before your partner awakes lean over and kiss their cheek
and move over giving soft kisses until you reach their lips.
Definitely a more than pleasant way to wake up!
Virtual Kiss -
For Internet lovers.
Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol: :-*
How to say I Love You in 100 Languages
English - I love you
Afrikaans - Ek het jou lief
Albanian - Te dua
Arabic - Ana behibak (to male)
Arabic - Ana behibek (to female)
Armenian - Yes kez sirumen
Bambara - M'bi fe
Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee)
Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu
Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo
Bulgarian - Obicham te
Cambodian - Soro lahn nhee ah
Cantonese Chinese - Ngo oiy ney a
Catalan - T'estimo
Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i
Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse
Chichewa - Ndimakukonda
Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)
Creol - Mi aime jou
Croatian - Volim te
Czech - Miluji te
Danish - Jeg Elsker Dig
Dutch - Ik hou van jou
Elvish - Amin mela lle (from The Lord of The Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Esperanto - Mi amas vin
Estonian - Ma armastan sind
Ethiopian - Afgreki'
Faroese - Eg elski teg
Farsi - Doset daram
Filipino - Mahal kita
Finnish - Mina rakastan sinua
French - Je t'aime, Je t'adore
Frisian - Ik hâld fan dy
Gaelic - Ta gra agam ort
Georgian - Mikvarhar
German - Ich liebe dich
Greek - S'agapo
Gujarati - Hoo thunay prem karoo choo
Hiligaynon - Palangga ko ikaw
Hawaiian - Aloha Au Ia`oe
Hebrew
Hebrew to male: "ani ohev otcha" (said by male) "Ohevet ot'cha" (said by female)
Hebrew to female: "ani ohev otach" (said by male) "ohevet Otach" (said by female)
Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw
Hindi - Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae
Hmong - Kuv hlub koj
Hopi - Nu' umi unangwa'ta
Hungarian - Szeretlek
Icelandic - Eg elska tig
Ilonggo - Palangga ko ikaw
Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu
Inuit - Negligevapse
Irish - Taim i' ngra leat
Italian - Ti amo
Japanese - Aishiteru
Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene
Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka
Kiswahili - Nakupenda
Konkani - Tu magel moga cho
Korean - Sarang Heyo
Latin - Te amo
Latvian - Es tevi miilu
Lebanese - Bahibak
Lithuanian - Tave myliu
Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gäer
Macedonian - Te Sakam
Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu
Malayalam - Njan Ninne Premikunnu
Maltese - Inhobbok
Mandarin Chinese - Wo ai ni
Marathi - Me tula prem karto
Mohawk - Kanbhik
Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik
Nahuatl - Ni mits neki
Navaho - Ayor anosh'ni
Norwegian - Jeg Elsker Deg
Pandacan - Syota na kita!
! Pangasinan - Inaru Taka
Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo
Persian - Doo-set daaram
Pig Latin - Iay ovlay ouyay
Polish - Kocham Ciebie
Portuguese - Eu te amo
Romanian - Te iubesc
Russian - Ya tebya liubliu
Scot Gaelic - Tha gra..dh agam ort
Serbian - Volim te
Setswana - Ke a go rata
Sign Language - ,..,,/ (represents position of fingers when signing'I Love You')
Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan
Sioux - Techihhila
Slovak - Lu`bim ta
Slovenian - Ljubim te
Spanish - Te quiero / Te amo
Swahili - Ninapenda wewe
Swedish - Jag alskar dig
Swiss-German - Ich lieb Di
Surinam - Mi lobi joe
Tagalog - Mahal kita
Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li
Tahitian - Ua Here Vau Ia Oe
Tamil - Nan unnai kathalikaraen
Telugu - Nenu ninnu premistunnanu
Thai - Chan rak khun (to male)
Thai - Phom rak khun (to female)
Turkish - Seni Seviyorum
Ukrainian - Ya tebe kahayu
Urdu - mai aap say pyaar karta hoo
Vietnamese - Anh ye^u em (to female)
Vietnamese - Em ye^u anh (to male)
Welsh - 'Rwy'n dy garu di
Yiddish - Ikh hob dikh
Yoruba - Mo ni fe