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History of Valentine's Day Part 2.....reposted
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History of Valentine's Day Part 2.....reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There are so many great traditions of this special day Tender things and silly gestures that have passed our way. One can only be amazed at things that lovers do.. Let's take a little look through history and pick out a few. In the Middle Ages, maidens also drew out names And were allowed to pick out batchelors for their lovers games. They pinned the names there on their sleeves and left them there for days Thus, "wearing your heart on your sleeve" became a common phrase. In England, children dressed as adults, went from door to door Singing of St. Valentine, collecting coins and more...... "Good morning to you, valentine Curl your locks as I do mine Two before and three behind Good morning to you, valentine." In Wales, they traded wooden love spoons to their lover fair Engraved with hearts and keys and keyholes showing that they care. When maids received a spoon with keys engraved into the bowl It meant that "you unlock my heart" with marriage as its goal. In the early 1700's, to America it came And some will say the country has not ever been the same! Now Canada, Mexico, France, Australia, U.S. and U.K. All recognize this holiday that's known as Lovers Day. So, all you Passion poets, please enjoy this special day. It's rich in deep tradition and there was a price to pay. Use this day to let someone know your love and friendship's true And, as for me, I wish the best to every one of you! |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I like history. So therefore I like this poem.  Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Hey 'Deer! Guess what??? I received a wooden love spoon for Christmas from Wales! This is poetry at it's finest! ~Smiles, Hugs and a Valentine Smooch~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
’Deer dearest heart there is always a joy and a certain frisson of anticipation when I read your wonderful poems. You combine exquisite skill with perfect flow do I love this, you have to know I really do. Outstandingly well written and beautifully constructed this is absolutely fabulous I love it utterly utterly utterly. I know it’s a re-post but it truly is a fabulous poem and always you excel In dreams I float where sighs are sweet To places where true hearts can meet Soft whispers speak of loving care And love lives on forever there Time has no meaning in that place There is no hurry, no cause to race All that is, is, it doesn’t fade away It lasts forever until the close of play Days never end there is no night Hearts live bathed in passion’s light The softest breeze carries love’s touch Perfumed with delight of such In dreams I go to float forever free Carried by the touch of love’s beauty   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Michael, I love this. And Happy Valentine's Day to you, too.......  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) I have heard all about the diffusion of the holiday into other cultures, sweet friend, it is sad to see the holiday lose so much of its meaning yet behind all the wrapping paper the true meaning is still in existence! (big hugggssssss) This is marvelous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'll take one key... because I've lost mine and can't get in! Thanks for the repost, Sir! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Happy Valentine's Day Deer  Luv ya |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
well now Deer.... seems you ended this one with that sly thing you do to weasel your way into the ladies affections again.. I'm telling you pard...you don't get that pen writing new stuff I'm going to have to start picking on you to see if I can't get you riled and writing retirts at least. Now... let's see.. Toe and I ganging up on Deer... that aught to get the ladies on your side...and maybe they could convince you to shake off those doldrums and write  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Loner...makes sense to me. Enchantress...no one deserves a spoon more than you!  Thank you..Mushy...so good to see your name back again...and accompanied by such good writing. Thank you, mushy lady.  Ethel..thank you, sweet lady, and I wish the same back to you!! Noah..the holiday has lost nothing...it will always be very special! Thank you, my pal. Sunshine...any door would open for you! Have a happy one!! Nan....same at ya, nanners!! May Cupid find his way to Cape Cod... cpat hair...yes, you are so right. I need to get back to writing soon. After all I have no idea how to write a retirt!!  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Didja notice?...Balladeer said Happy Valentine's Day to "ALL" of us?...Me too?....He is gettin' soft in his old age......So, for Valentines Day...let's all send Bally some Chocolate covered Valentine Viagra.... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Geez..Toe, why you want to send him that after mentioning the fact he said Happy valentines Day to you.... He says Happy Valentines Day to you and your first thought is send him chocolate covered Viagra???? I know you two been buds a long time.... guess I didn't realize how close. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Yassee Ron?...Balladeer confides in me alot....personal things and such...and he was telling me about how his mate had cut him down to once a month...but she's cut some of his friends off all together...and, I guess, being in the "Spirit" of Valentine's Day...I just feel sorry for him....How are you and that good looking cousin of your's doing? |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Well thanks for asking! Seems her mother and my dad broke up....so we aren't related anymore. I tried to get pops to change his mind and not break it off, but he mumbled something about Deer and shuffled off with a mean look in his eyes.. When she found out her Mom and my Pops had broke up, she gave me a call and broke it off with me. Said since we wasn't related..she couldn't take me seriously anywmore.. or was it she couldn't take me....seriously... any way.... nice of you to ask [This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (02-13-2003 08:35 AM).] |
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winston Member
since 2002-12-19
Posts 204NW of Eden |
Those Welsh and English folks.  Imagine the Welsh being more influential, most of us (or U.S. ) would now be speaking Welsh.It's amazing I won. I was running against peace, prosperity, & incumbency. --G. "DUBYA" BUSH. June 14, 2001. Unaware of rolling TV camera. [This message has been edited by winston (02-13-2003 08:08 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Love the poem, Bal... and the responses! LOL |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Thanks for the Valentine facts and a fine V-day to you. Peace! Oh... and be carful of those Russel Toe-fer candies. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sweet Balladeer, I thank you for the history of this special day You've told it in your charming style and now I've just one thing to say I wish for you a heart of joy That happiness will come your way May every day be filled with love And feel just like Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day to you, 'Deer. Love and hugs,  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ron, I had nothing to do with it. I barely laid a hoof on her  Toe, thanks for all your well-wishes and I'm sending a special cupid just for you...  |
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