Enemies of Valentine's Day

The point here is that this day should not provide an opportunity to extort or to exploit. Indeed, emphasis by a lady on material gifts would demean her as a chattel.
~ The Guardian of Nigeria, Monday February 14, 2011.

Those who think St. Valentine's Day is for trading their bodies for money and gifts are the enemies of St. Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day is not for the lovers of lust, but for the custodians of true love.

Anyone who is going to use today to extort and exploit you does not know what is love.

Say no to anyone who wants to abuse and misuse today to reduce you to a sex object of lust.

Today you may find out the truth about your so called girlfriend.
Whether you are truly her boyfriend or customer.

If she is not happy and satisfied that you love her for the true virtues and values of love, then she is not your true love.

If he is not happy that you refuse to sleep with him today, then he is not worthy of you.

Do not hawk and sell yourself to day in the disguise of Valentine's Day.

Today, someone is cheating on another in the name of Valentine.
Today someone is committing adultery in the name of Valentine.

They are the enemies of Valentine's Day.

Spend today sharing and caring for your beloved and others who need your love.


~ By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima

Forever My Valentine

This is for my one and only First Lady QMC who makes me happy.

I love to love and loving her is the best for me. Come rain or shine, she will forever be my Valentine.

Forever My Valentine



I

You came to me in the robes of Cyclamen
But how can I bring you a bouquet of red chrysanthemums?
When I have not found any white chrysanthemums in the bouquet of your heart?
Do not pluck the petals of my pure daisies with your eyes closed, lest you would be fooled by your wild guesses.
Because, you do not need to set your foot on twelve daisies before you can see the dawn of your spring
I will give you neither white nor red daisies after the last swallow of summer has flown away from your alcove, lest your dreams of them in autumn leave you heartbroken in winter.
In my wanderlust quest for Ivy
I did not find you in the bloom of Orange Blossom or in Lemon Blossom
But I found you entangled in the paphiopedilum orchids of Phaphos with a garland of Peach Blossom dangling from your ringed neck
Like a rose entangled in your own thorns
Then I disentangled you before I led you to the lyceum of my Muses
They welcomed you with the petals of Apple Blossom cast at your bleeding feet. They wiped your tears away with the golden petals of yellow roses and bathed you in the pool of the Coral Rose.
They covered you with the Peach Rose and led you into the bed of my Rose of Persia before I came to you with my bouquet of the white Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley

II

My heart is a bouquet of red roses
Red roses in a vase of Michaelmas daisies
As flowers bloom in the oasis in the desert
Red roses will blossom in my heart
So, here I am my dearest dove
I have come to your nest to rest in your bosom
I have come to you my sweetest love
Where the roses in my heart will blossom.

For my heart will no longer pine
Nor will my enchanted spirit whine
For as long as you are mine
You will forever be my Valentine.

N.B:
The love poem is a combination of two of my love poems.
The first part is from my poem Love Is A Figure or Speech and the second part I composed this week for Valentine's Day.

Love Letter Charms by 007 Jeweller Sophie Harley for Valentine's Day

6 Feb 2009 09:00 Africa/Lagos

Love Letter Charms by 007 Jeweller Sophie Harley for Valentine's Day

LONDON, February 6/PRNewswire/ --


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In addition to her now legendary 007 Algerian Loveknot necklace, which played a starring role in both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, the last two Bond movies, designer Sophie Harley has introduced a new range of beautiful little Love Letters to her intriguing collection of charms which blend ancient symbols with playful motifs.


The Love Letters are made in sterling silver with 22ct gold plating and are available with or without a diamond set into the wing. The letters are available to buy individually from GBP40 - GBP155. Love letter necklaces with charms are priced from GBP165 - GBP280.


An exquisite and personal gift for Valentines, or indeed any occasion.


Please phone or email Sophie Harley Design directly to order on +44(0)20-7430-2070, email: info@sophieharley.com, website: http://www.sophieharley.com.


Editors Notes:


N.B. Photography by http://www.jodebanzie.co.uk must be credited where possible.


Additional photos of Love Letter charms, Algerian Loveknot necklace and all Sophie Harley collections available.


A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.


For further information, please contact: Kate or Sophie, Sophie Harley Design: +44(0)207-430-2070, email: info@sophieharleydesign.com.


Source: Sophie Harley Design

For further information, please contact: Kate or Sophie, Sophie Harley Design: +44(0)207-430-2070, email: info@sophieharleydesign.com

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