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Queensboro Bridge view from New York City

As time has passed, it is pretty clear that you have drifted further and further away from me. I guess it is finally time for me to acknowledge, to you and myself, that our futures will take different paths. My hope that destiny would bring us back together meant that I never really had to say goodbye. As much as that saddens me,

Dear Eve, I seems odd to start a letter with Dear Eve rather than My Love, Sweetheart or Princess. My, life has certainly taken quite a turn. Though we have been apart these months, I always believed that life would bring us back together. That hope was a comfort and gave me the patience to wait for that future.

bewitched by the twinkle in you eye and overcome by the passion of your kisses.You certainly had an affect on me. There will always be a place in my heart that you will be fondly, fondly remembered, but it is now time for me to seek my own future. I wish you the brightest future and I hope you find all that you are looking for... With all my love, Adam

I think it is really time for me to say goodbye to you. Your entry into my life breathed life into me. It gave me an excitement for each new day and I looked forward with anticipation to each time I could see you. In all of life, I have never really felt so at peace as when I was in your arms. I was enthralled by the beauty of you smile,

I think it is really time for me to say goodbye to you. Your entry into my life breathed life into me. It gave me an excitement for each new day and I looked forward with anticipation to each time I could see you. In all of life, I have never really felt so at peace as when I was in your arms. I was enthralled by the beauty of you smile,

As time has passed, it is pretty clear that you have drifted further and further away from me. I guess it is finally time for me to acknowledge, to you and myself, that our futures will take different paths. My hope that destiny would bring us back together meant that I never really had to say goodbye. As much as that saddens me,

bewitched by the twinkle in you eye and overcome by the passion of your kisses.You certainly had an affect on me. There will always be a place in my heart that you will be fondly, fondly remembered, but it is now time for me to seek my own future. I wish you the brightest future and I hope you find all that you are looking for... With all my love, Adam

Dear Michelle, I seems odd to start a letter with Dear Michelle rather than My Love, Sweetheart or Princess. My, life has certainly taken quite a turn. Though we have been apart these months, I always believed that life would bring us back together. That hope was a comfort and gave me the patience to wait for that future.

I do all the running around and as crazy as it may sound to some, you want that. So I can have a rest. If you could have anything for your birthday, I bet you would want to care for others – to do the giving for a change. An extravagant vacation is not what you want most. Sure, it sounds great. But you’d settle for much less;

“Rubbish!” is what they’ll say, “get on with your life.” But what they don’t understand is that this is our life. We had a different plan, but it didn’t work out. I know something better is in store for us. A date set by God; a path not entirely clear at the moment, but that will leave us with more blessings than we could ever imagine.

to make the most of every occasion, to experience life to its fullest, and to give. School doesn’t teach you those things. Watching it lived out everyday does; each and everyday, in a classroom led by mommy and daddy. Even if all we’re able to accomplish in this life is to raise two good boys, it will have been worth it. But go tell that to the world. And they’ll laugh.

to have life’s simple pleasures. To just enjoy the many things that most people take for granted; things you probably took for granted yourself, before. And even my ignorance existed for years. Now we know better. Now we can show our boys a better way to view the world. We can teach them to enjoy every moment,

That’s my prayer and that is my hope. One day very soon, you and I will experience a joy beyond your husband Eddie’s wildest imagination. You deserve it. I hope and pray you will get it. Your loving husband,

I do all the running around and as crazy as it may sound to some, you want that. So I can have a rest. If you could have anything for your birthday, I bet you would want to care for others – to do the giving for a change. An extravagant vacation is not what you want most. Sure, it sounds great. But you’d settle for much less;

Dearest Linda, “I” is not a word that you say very often. You’re humble. You’re strong. You don’t ask for much. In fact, to ask for a simple glass of water is upsetting; you want to get it on your own. You don’t want to inconvenience others. It’s too much. I do get it. You are tired of being cared for. You are tired of asking.

I love that about you and it makes me want to be with you forever. I want to see you use that smile for 10,000 more days. I want to see you use that gentleness to touch a 1000 more souls. And I can’t wait to see where that zest takes you – to which mountains tops. Your very happy husband

One glance and I was hooked for life. Your smile and your gentleness are a wonderful match made in heaven. God drew that smile on your face and then poured gentleness in your heart. No wonder I’m so in love with you. You were made perfect by God, for me. You have a zest for life that is contagious, a smile that melts my heart, and a gentleness that warms my soul.

My wonderful wife, Zest for life exudes from you, regardless of whether you’re down or not. You want so much out of life, and you don’t hesitate to go get it – even if from your sickbed, while held down for reasons out of your control. A lesser woman would not be able to show the smile that graces your face most every morning. And I must say it’s the most the beautiful smile I ever saw.,

We’d live at the beach with an ocean breeze and an old porch with some rocking chairs you fixed up nice. They’ll have a new coat of paint and a throw blanket over the back. I can just see you sitting there – rocking, enjoying your margarita. You’re beautiful, with your hair gently catching an ocean draft, your eyes glimmering in the sun rays bouncing off the sand.

The sugar is melting and the lemon seeping fast.I want to be there now, at the beach on our porch, enjoying God’s creation – the smell, the majesty of seemingly endless waters, the sand and my favorite of all God’s creations – you. Come to think, my favorite place is next to you. Who needs the beach? Sure it’s great and it would be nice to live there one day, but beach (or no beach) as long as I’m with you – I’m happy.

Looking over the rail, you smile as you watch me approach. An old porch painted white with fencing all around and a gate that swings open easy as I wobble in from a morning bike ride. I can’t wait to come home from that bike ride! To see you sitting there next to a fresh batch of homemade ice tea, just off the stove with ice still crackling from the stress of its encounter with boiling hot water.

The sugar is melting and the lemon seeping fast.I want to be there now, at the beach on our porch, enjoying God’s creation – the smell, the majesty of seemingly endless waters, the sand and my favorite of all God’s creations – you. Come to think, my favorite place is next to you. Who needs the beach? Sure it’s great and it would be nice to live there one day, but beach (or no beach) as long as I’m with you – I’m happy. Happy with you, wherever!

I do not love you... I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,

risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way that this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep. ....Pablo Neruda

risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way that this: where I does not exist, nor you, so close that your hand on my chest is my hand, so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep. ....Pablo Neruda

I do not love you... I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz, or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off. I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers; thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,

This is beyond any religion. Lovers do not require from God any proof, or any text, nor do they knock on a door to make sure this is the right street. They run, and they run. ~ Rumi ~

The Circle Around the Zero A lover doesn't figure the odds. He figures he came clean from God as a gift without a reason, so he gives without cause or calculation or limit. A conventionally religious person behaves a certain way to achieve salvation. A lover gambles everything, the self, the circle around the zero! He or she cuts and throws it all away.