Counter-Psychology.

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Oh my love, if it’s all I can do
I’d take the fall for you.
Cos I will soar, when I lay down with you.
And give my all for you.

This is a 2-part thing, the first part is something I wrote myself. I’m trying my hand at something artistic. Stay with me on it.

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To my girl, I know you’re out there. I know you are watching me. My mind is alone. We are not together. I have our Valentine’s Day plans ready. I hope you like them, honey. I can show you how the story goes. Will you listen to me? Thank you, my lady. Thank you.

Today is Valentine’s Day. I have arisen with flowers and chocolates. I leave them at the bedside, so that you may enjoy them while I am gone. I am sorry that I have to work today, honey. I do my best for us. For me, for you. For us. For our times together.

My plans will continue into the afternoon, where I put on our favourite song. Our song. The song we professed our love over. The song we made love to. I sing it to the best of my ability. While it is not great, I feel my heart and soul sing for us. I prepare the flowers in a nice vase for you, the scent of fine roses emanates and spreads its brilliance over the room.

The sun begins to set and the dull, yet beautiful light stretches itself over the horizon and over my world. I remark to myself that it mimics your eyes, the reflection of those beautiful eyes. I prepare dinner. Nothing special, just a simple pasta dish. I’m not the greatest chef, but I try. For you. For us. I have a lone candle in the center of the table, set in stone, the light illuminates only what is needed. It resembles the light in the darkness, much like your smile. I love your smile, but you don’t. Which is a shame, it’s still beautiful.

I would move to the balcony and watch the night lights. At this point, I would begin to remember us, and remark of the great memories we had together. Singing our songs, spending our time and living our lives. As one.

Then I would turn and realise. You’re not here. But I still remember you. I still remember us. I commemorate this Valentine’s Day to us, as I toast my glass and remember our Love. With the one tear slowly streaking down my eye, I close my eyes and picture your kiss. Our kiss. That one kiss that entwined us forever.

I miss you, honey.

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What I wrote is a story about Valentine’s Day. Interpret any meaning you wish from it. That’s not the only thing I wish to write down today. Last year, on this very day, I remarked of the many various ways people can interpret Valentine’s Day, I also thought to myself that someday I would find a good meaning to place upon V-Day. A meaning that EVERYONE can be a part of. A meaning that can be globally recognised for the sake of being Valentine’s Day: A Day Dedicated to Love.

As of this morning, I found it, and I want to share it with you all. Follow this example, it’s a quote from a letter I wrote to someone.

In my eyes, I don’t believe Valentine’s Day is just about couples anymore. It’s about LOVE. Love for Family. Love for Country. Love for Friends. Love for the sake of Love.

I believe Valentine’s Day has become too shallow. It focuses too much on the love that is shared between couples. Love is known universally. You can go to Alabama, Sweden, Africa, Russia, Australia and hell, even Antarctica. People know what love is. Valentine’s Day should be a celebration of Love, not a celebration of couples. That makes it too shallow, and segregates the rest of the world.

I believe that the conceptual value of Love should be shared by everyone. Everyone deserves to be loved. Even those vile people that hurt others. We can Love to Hate these people. Referring to Love as a proper noun here, makes it something quintessential amongst it’s conceptual value. Simply put, Love should be the ultimate form of expression, no matter which way it is shared.

I hope you have all taken something from this, and will continue to Love. Value your friends, your family, just as much as you love and value your partner. If you don’t have a partner, all hope is not lost, believe me. Until then, love your friends and your family, they are just as worthy as anyone else.

Time for another walk.
I must say, I do love these stairs.
AKS.