Plethora of Everything

Updated 01-12-18     A secret admirer - doesn't that sound romantic and mysterious ?     It certainly can be.     However I'm focusing on the practicality of secret admirers this Valentine's Day.     I believe everyone has several secret admirers, not necessarily in the romantic way, but rather in the life-substance way.     Admirer is defined as: a person who has a particular regard for someone or something (google dictionary)    Secret is defined as: not known or seen or meant to be known or seen by others  (google dictionary)     There isn't one single person that comes to mind whom doesn't have some trait I admire.     Even people with whom I have nothing in common, still have traits I admire.     Now I may not even like some people that have traits I admire.     And I may have to force myself to focus on the admirable traits, oppose to the less-admirabl...

Not a single rose cut in my name Nor a single chocolate to give temporary sweetness to my mouth Nothing that costs money Not even a loving word is what I need What I really want, really need, is you Your time Your touch I need you to know I still love you so much Our lives are more hectic now Many days there's no time for a kiss A tender embrace Or the love we would once regularly make While all of this does make it a little harder It doesn't mean my love doesn't continue to grow stronger I desire you I admire you And I love knowing you feel that for me too So this Valentine's Day give me what I really want What I really need- that's YOU. Author's note:  Before kids, chocolates and flowers are luxuries, special treats; After kids a couple hours of alone time is a luxury and special treat! Thanks to my mother who will watch our 2 year old this afternoon, post nap time, so we can celebrate Valentine's with one thing, and one ...