It's Valentine's Day and that means treasured items, plus new ones are strategically placed as decorations throughout my house. The weather adds to the ambiance of this lovely day with bright sunshine and warmth. Love is everywhere from fresh flowers to cards and mementos. I think about a saying from Voltaire, "Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination." As I sit in my great room, I look around and see the beauty of nature outside my tall windows. My imagination is in overdrive thinking of all the beautiful ways to acknowledge that love is alive.
Throughout today, I pondered the writing prompt provided by Heidi Mordhorst on Laura Shovan's 11th Annual February Poetry: give a story about love between you and a tiny object you still have. Sitting on my mantle are various handmade hearts created by my mother. Her talent always amazed me so naturally, some of her creations adorn my house on various holidays. The image poem below honoring my mother will remain at the bottom of my Valentine's Day container to remind me each year of her legacy of love.
Carol, I love the way the text in your poem is even shaped like a heart. The images in the words are touching and gorgeous too. "waiting to unfold their story", "legacy of love", and my favorite, "tucked away in corners of my heart." Lovely! Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteMy Valentine's Day was spent with those I love, Denise. I hope you are doing well.
DeleteCarol, I love this! "A legacy of love tucked away in corners of my heart," is so swoon-worthy. I'm not surprised by your mother's creations. You inherited her talents. My grandson commented that I didn't have many Valentine decorations, so I guess I need to shop a bit (don't tell hubby). The Voltaire quote is going in my book of quotes. I love imagining you in your home surrounded by nature's beauty. I'm currently sitting at the kitchen table with sunshine beaming through the trees. A rare gift on a Seattle morning.
ReplyDeleteRamona, if you are ever in the Washington, DC area please visit me so we can sit, talk, and create.
Delete" to remind me each year of her legacy of love"
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. This slice just makes me see many of the "things" in my house in a much different light. Thank you for a look into your Valentine's Day! :)
Darin, this may be one of the first times that your slice was much earlier than mine (since I slid into 12 midnight once again. I hope you enjoyed your Valentine's Day and enjoyed taking a look around your house.
DeleteCarol, you are surrounded by the things you love - nature, items made by your mother, and your family.
ReplyDelete...and those items make me smile, Bob.
DeleteI love how in this Valentine's post your mom has an important place.
ReplyDeleteShe is present in the holidays as I take out her hand-crafted memories and in my heart, Terje.
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