Just As You Are

My Darling…
There are things about you I love that I wouldn’t find attractive in anyone else. Your nose is crooked. You’ve lost most of your hair. You snort when you laugh. Just as you are is the way I love you.

From the book “Different Directions…” by Donna L. Jones
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when the
sound of
your partner’s
snoring lulls
you to sleep,
and it acts
as a reminder
that they are
there by
your side.

Until You Loved Me

My Love…
My family was filled with dysfunction, drama and abuse. With no good example of what love was I grew up to search blindly for it in money, bad relationships, work and more. I did not learn what love was until you loved me.

English parson-naturalist-scientist John Wray
Love-Written-In-Graffiti-iphone-panoramic-wallpaper-ilikewallpaper_com_200My
perfect
definition
of
love
is
you…

Without Reservation

My Love…
Without hurry or excess it it is you I have loved best. There have been trials but we bested every one and became stronger for overcoming them. With full consciousness and great gratitude I love you without reservation.

From a book of reflections on love collected by Emily H. Sell
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is a force
that connects us
to every strand
of the universe,
an unconditional
state that
characterizes
human nature,
a form of
knowledge
that is always
there for us
if only we
can open
ourselves to it.

Through Your Hands

My Love…
Having your love and devotion is more wealth that I dared ever imagine might be mine. Money, gold and diamonds seem so paltry in comparison to the riches love has brought. God touches me through your hands.

French Romantic movement poet, novelist, and dramatist Victor Hugo
Holding handsI met in the street
a very poor
young man
who was in love.
His hat was old,
his coat worn,
his cloak was out
at the elbows,
the water passed
through his shoes —
and the stars
through his soul.

Secreted Away

My Dear…
You don’t know it yet, but in your suitcase are hidden a bunch of little hearts. I cut them out for you to find while away. They’re in your backpack too. Every one was carefully secreted away to say “I love you” from a distance.

From “The Gargoyle” by Canadian author, Andrew Davidson
il_fullxfull220451268_zps4875c430EDITIf
you
listen
to the
wind
very
carefully,
you’ll
be able
to hear
me
whisper
my
love
for
you

So Much Better

My Dear…
The love I give you is short payment for all you have giveN me. I am so thankful for you. Its been years now. Life is good. We’re stronger than ever. We’re not the same two people as when we started. We’re so much better now.

From “Brida” by Brazilian lyricist and novelist, Paulo Coelho
130731-bostonextra_380;380;7;70;0editWhen you’re
in love,
you’re capable
of learning
everything
and knowing
things you had
never dared even
to think,
because love
is the key
to understanding
of all the mysteries.

Inexpressible Magnificence

My Love…
A few touching songs are in the realm of my feelings. A striking sunrise occasionally comes close. Beautiful flowers can almost express my heart. So can a happy child at play. I love you with a near inexpressible splendor.

By Jessica Blade – From http://www.lovepoemsandquotes.com
Lovers embracing on the beach at sundown on Morro Strand State BI wrote
your name
in the sky,
but the wind
blew it away.
I wrote
your name
in the sand,
but the waves
washed it away.
I wrote
your name
in my heart,
and forever
it will stay.

Through My Eyes

Love…
…causes me to see you as I have never seen anyone else. I see your imperfections, yet know you are perfect for me. As they are now and always have been since we were children, my feelings will never change.

Anonymous saying by a writer unknown
tumblr_lvp7eoKJmg1r6va9so1_500If I
could
give you
one thing
in life,
I would
give you
the ability
to see
yourself
through
my eyes.
Only then
would
you
realize
how
special
you are
to me.

Two Hearts in Unison

Love…
…is what allows a person to be their most vulnerable with the belief he or she will not get hurt. It’s an almost blind faith that more often than not is undeserved. But when the risk pays off, the angels sing with two hearts in unison.

American author, public speaker and research professor Brene Brown
7019473267_78f33f85f8We cultivate
love when we
allow our most
vulnerable and
powerful selves
to be deeply
seen and known,
and when we
honor the spiritual
connection that
grows from that
offering with trust,
respect,
kindness
and affection.

To Love Being Loved

Love…
… taught me to love myself. I always thought I needed to be more of this or less of that, but your love is accepting of me just as I am. You’ve helped me become a better man; more confident, self-assured and capable of loving.

American author, motivational speaker and a professor Leo F. Buscaglia
tumblr_lvug3kf4Gn1qe5zv7o1_500squareA loving
relationship
is one in which
the loved one
is free
to be himself,
to laugh with me,
but never at me;
to cry with me,
but never
because of me;
to love life,
to love himself,
to love being loved