Being in a relationship with someone you really care about cannot be something you take for granted. You cannot rely on the flames of love to continue to keep burning bright if you dont continue to fan the flame, give it oxygen and maybe some additional fuel. You need to show your partner you care. It is work to be in a relationship. An “I Love You” once in a while and flowers on Valentine’s Day will not be enough……
When we find love, everything is better. We feel happy, excited and we face each day with anticipation, because each day will be shared with the one we love. This exuberance can go on for days, weeks or even years, if we are fortunate to have marriage in the picture. Regardless of the duration, it can feel devastating when it ends. People like me, a poet, come to write about our feelings as a way to cope or to help…..