We who with songs beguile your pilgrimage / And swear that Beauty lives though lilies die, / We Poets of the proud old lineage / Who sing to find your hearts, we know not why ... (James Elroy Flecker)

14.2.20

Self-Love on Valentine's Day


Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

I linger over smooth, dark chocolate

read love poems, reminisce ... and enjoy
a happy-ever-after movie on TV.

I give myself pink roses (traditionally
a symbol of friendship, not passion). 
The pink have the sweetest scent.

















Sharing with Writers' Pantry #7 at Poets and Storytellers United

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25 comments:

  1. Sanaa Rizvi16 February 2020 at 00:04

    Oh Rosemary!💝 You stole my heart with this one .. and have described everything that I love indulging in and more ... pink roses.. dark chocolate and a happy ever after movie on tv! I am joining you in spirit. Gorgeous write 😍😍

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  2. anthonynorth16 February 2020 at 19:09

    Delightful. And, oh, that chocolate.

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  3. Kim M. Russell16 February 2020 at 19:32

    A wonderful way to spend Valentine’s Day, Rosemary!

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  4. Old Egg16 February 2020 at 20:39

    Loved this Rosemary. I really must try the Cherita form when writing; almost like having a box of dark chocolates for oneself!

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  5. hyperCRYPTICal16 February 2020 at 21:31

    I agree with Sanaa Rosemary tis indeed a wonderful write. Yum yum - love the chocolate and the close is pure perfection.
    Anna :o]

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  6. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)17 February 2020 at 00:05

    As smooth and sweet in the read as dark chocolate, pink roses and of course a happy-ever after. 💕💕

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  7. Ron. Lavalette17 February 2020 at 00:25

    Delicious. And sweet. And sweetly delicious. Deliciously sweet. Yummylicious.

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  8. colleen17 February 2020 at 00:53

    All it takes is a rose and one with that love aroma. Simple and sweet.

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  9. dsnake117 February 2020 at 02:04

    always good to pamper oneself once a while. :)

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  10. Cressida de Nova17 February 2020 at 02:08

    A lovely way to spend Valentines Day.

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  11. tonispencer17 February 2020 at 02:19

    I bought myself pink roses as well because I love them so and Brad never forgot. Lonely day. I watched Blade Runner for a special treat.

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  12. Thotpurge17 February 2020 at 02:43

    Just perfect!

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  13. Audrey Howitt aka Divalounger17 February 2020 at 03:43

    Pink roses do have the sweetest smell--I love the idea of this Rosemary--taking care of ourselves is so important-

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  14. C. Sandlin17 February 2020 at 03:50

    Sounds like a wonderful day. :)

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  15. indybev17 February 2020 at 03:51

    What a perfect Valentine's Day, beautifully described!

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  16. Gillena Cox17 February 2020 at 07:52

    This Saint Valentines day
    Me
    Coughing❤

    Much💃🏽🕺🏽💃🏽love

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  17. Jenna17 February 2020 at 12:30

    How peaceful and beautiful! Sounds like a great day.

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  18. Vivian Zems17 February 2020 at 13:43

    Loving this self-love :)

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  19. Joel (@Stranded Tree)17 February 2020 at 14:13

    You made this day yours, Rosemary and it sounds like you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. Jim17 February 2020 at 16:43

    This is sweet, a pretty verse showing how to make the best when being alone. I had to relearn how again before Mrs. Jim came along.
    Those were happy days zipping along on the scooter. Mine was a green Vespa, I'd like to have one again.
    ..

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  21. Steve King18 February 2020 at 07:16

    Rosemary, Sounds like a perfect way to spend some time. Enjoy.

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  22. Susie Clevenger18 February 2020 at 08:24

    Self love, the perfect valentine

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  23. Magical Mystical Teacher19 February 2020 at 06:24

    If we can't love ourselves, something is seriously wrong. I love this tender poem, Rosemary.

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  24. purplepeninportland.com20 February 2020 at 08:21

    Sounds like a perfect day to me.

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