Book of Love

On this Valentines Day, I thought I would share a memory book that I made that features some of the things that I love.  So I hope that you enjoy my "Book of Love"

On the left is a page honoring God with the hymn "Love Divine", on the right a tribute to my parents with their picture and a valentine poem.  The first and last verses

My mother made a Valentine

So very long ago

And decked it out all prettily

Like for a special beau.

....

I felt like laughing out for joy

My childish heart was glad!

Mom's special valentine would go

To a special beau named "Dad". (Lucille King)

Next I salute my children on the left and my grandchildren on the right with thoughts and poems

The wonder of a miracle

From which this love began..

There is so much found in the touch

Of holding a grandchild's hand.

 Of course, I have to mention my dog and things I love to do--create, sew, craft, express my feelings in art and poetry

And I acknowledge my love of the beauty of creation, the wonderful sights I have witnessed, and the beauty that is around me.

 I had just one more poem to include in this salute to love. It recognizes my heritage and honors my grandma.

Grandma's book of valentines

Rekindles memory's flame

Of days when she was just a girl

And life a happy game...

A book of antique valentines

That reaches back in time

To tell the tales of yesteryear

In illustrated rhyme. (Shirley Sallay)

Book of Love