Happy Valentine's Day!

I have a penfriend in Australia who I have written to since we were fifteen.  Now we email.  She sent me the following, and I would like to share it with you as it's just how I feel these days!

Australian Love Poem

Of course I love ya darlin

You're a bloody top-notch bird

And when I say you're gorgeous

I mean every single word.

So ya bum is on the big side

I don't mind a bit of flab

It means that when I'm ready

There's something there to grab.

So your belly isn't flat no more

I tell ya, I don't care

So long as when I cuddle ya

I can get my arms round there.

No Sheila who is your age

Has nice round perky breasts,

They just gave in to gravity

But I know ya did ya best.

I'm tellin' ya the truth now

I never tell ya lies

I think it's very sexy

That you've dimples on ya thighs.

I swear on me nanna's grave now

The moment that we met

I thought you was as good as

I was ever gonna get.

No matter what you look like

I'll always love ya dear,

Now shut up while the cricket's on

And fetch another beer.

Brings a lump to your throat doesn't it?!

And for the purists - remember that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration.  The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life's sweetest creation.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone, everywhere!