My sister is already engaged on that weekend, and
Since I envision this party as creating sensations of
Heartfelt connection, all around
I've consciously chosen to adopt an attitude modeling
The peaceable manner by which one goes with the flow
Why? Because I've decided to enjoy
Every aspect of this celebration, suggesting that
Once the guest list has been completed and
Brainstorming toward a mutually accommodating date
Has taken place, I, being one of two guests of honor
Plan to feel fancy free to fully appreciate this fact:
Our kids are hosting this shindig with
Hearts filled with joy, offering testament to
The generosity of spirit that guides our family toward
Respecting each other's personal needs
On the other hand, that's not to say that
Frustration never rises as plan-making progresses ...
What I am saying is this: After decades of practice
It's become our habit to make good use of time out to
Calm naturally reactive sensations of frustration before
We reconvene with positive attitudes focused upon
Brainstorming toward a plan that truly considers
Each person's needs, and with thoughts of brainstorming till
Conflict resolution is in the bag, you can see why
It's fitting for me to pen this post on Valentine's Day, highlighting
The fact that lasting love and flexibility go hand in hand
As you come to understand the inner workings of my mind
You'll become aware of this fact, time and again:
Whenever my smarts remind my heart to
Feel wholly aglow with gratitude, my mind, being
Unpolluted by dark pools of frustration, feels as clear as
A brook, babbling insights merrily along, and with hopes that
Today's bright light of insight offers your heart reason to
Feel aglow with a happily flexible sense of
Open minded gratitude, too, let's give thanks for
Having gained the emotional maturity to
Acknowledge this fact: In the absence of flexibility
A closed minded attitude can stick pins into
A heartfelt plan, designed to sprinkle a mutually enriching
Harmonic love fest, all around, and now that this post has offered
More than enough food for thought on a day designated to
Embrace the value of loving less defensively, more generously
Tis time to slip into my bright red blouse and ready myself before
Our friends pick us up to enjoy the ballet ...
1951 Sisters
1966 Maid of Honor and Bride
Carried over the threshold of wedded life
2015
We cancelled our restaurant reservation when
Celina, Steven and Ravi stopped by to surprise us with
Dinner , BBQ'd on our patio on our 49th anniversary
As you can see
The warm glow of heartfelt affection offered
A natural sense of joy reason to sparkle forth, spontaneously ...
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