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It's Valentine’s Day! The romantic ones are all a-flutter, the newly in love are in great anticipation, while the mellowed ones are resigned to whatever the day may (or may not) bring. The cynics are of course mightily amused by all this wishy-washy stuff, remarking on the huge benefits the commercial quarters will reap from such a celebration.
Valentines come in varied forms: verbose or vibrant, venerated or vetoed. Below are some observations on romantic love and the impact it has on the lives it touches.
I am not a cynic on this matter, for I enjoy the stuff romance is made of – the poetry, the songs and dedications. And I have had bellyful laughs at some humorous and witty poems written for this occasion.
Love is blind, love makes the world go round (no wonder those struck get giddy-headed). Love has been blamed for sudden illogical changes in the afflicted ones, but also credited for inspiring great poetic outlets. And falling in love at first sight has been called the greatest time-saver!
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