Woodrow Wilson said “I am, in every thought of my heart yours.”
Hermann Heese said “If I know what love is, it is because of you.”
And I say……
You and I took a special chance
the first time we met…
you knew enough about love,
and life, to understand that
two people don’t fall in love,
they grow into it slowly—-
you had been hurt before
by feelings that seemed too easy
they came and they went…..
but there was something between us
from the beginning, a special but unique harmony
that made you realize it was time
to take that special chance……..
You and I took a special chance
the first time we fussed….
you told me to leave you alone
but I just knew there was something more
so feeling hurt and sad,
I came back again which
lead us to both apologizing
in our own special way
it was at this time we saw disagreeing
over such a small manner,
that our relationship was worth more….
than anything that might come between us.
and after that very first time
we knew what we had together
would hold us close during
those hard times that would come.
we knew the hard times made us
appreciate the good times
that would come,
because we took that chance……
You and I took a special chance
for you it was when you said, I love you
the first time so long ago
for me it was when I said I do
but we knew in the future we would share
stormy times as well as the sunny ones,
laughter and tears, some dreams
that came true others just faded away
always to be memories in our hearts
we knew our love deserved effort
we knew it would take time
but we knew our love would allow
us to fulfill a life together…..
for we took a special chance……
and we have a special love…
one that allows you to be you
me to me and us to be us
together we will grow old
because we took that special chance
together……..
Victoria Smith 2-13-07
I love you Carl, thank you for being all you are but most of all for accepting me for who I am…..and loving me enough to stand by my side. You understand when I do wrong even when you do not approve, you realize just what it meant when we took that special chance.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
My friends may your day be special as well but today here it was all about the one who took the special chance—-years ago with me.
February 13th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Love is always about risk, hope, and dreams. I’m glad the risk you took paid off for both of you.
Carl is a lucky guy and I’m sure you feel lucky too.
February 14th, 2007 at 1:07 am
Hi Vickie ~~ I tried to leave a comment yesterday, but could not. I hope this one gets through. Your poem for Carl is beautiful and thank you for sharing that with us.
Thank you so much for your nice comments about my posts, I try to share some variety. And yes Peter is my dear?? little brother. Well he is much bigger but I am 2 years older, and we get on really well now we are older. We didn’t as kids!! Thanks again, Vickie and I hope you are having a lovely Valentine’s Day. Take care, Love, Merle.
February 14th, 2007 at 7:31 am
Your valentine for Carl is so sweet and heartwarming. I know he loves it!! Happy Valentines Day to you, Ms. Vickie. ((HUGS))
February 14th, 2007 at 8:04 am
Happy Valentine’s to you and Carl. May you have many more together.
February 14th, 2007 at 10:35 am
happy Valentines Day!
February 14th, 2007 at 11:33 am
That is so beautiful, Vickie! You are Carl are so special and I’m glad you have each other. Happy Valentine’s Day to you both and may you have many more special days together.
*uh hum* Since it is Valentine’s Day, I won’t be calling you, I’d hate to interrupt something *snicker* But if you take a break, you can call me
Love you!!
February 14th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
I hope you and Carl have a wonderful love filled Valentine’s Day, and everyday after that!!
February 14th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Happy Valentines Day to you and Carl.
You can’t learn to swim unless you jump in the water first.
Looks like you and Carl know how to tread water to the music of love
February 14th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Vickie, thank you so much for your kind words. Happy Valentines Day
Aims x
February 14th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Hi Vicki
I love your beautiful words. I hope today is good for you and the love between you and Carl remains beautiful Happy Valentine’s Day. dawn
February 14th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Awwww….what an awesome poem.
Happy Valentines’ Day to you and Carl!
~hugs~
February 14th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
I like your poem. It reads very well. Just starting on the poetry road myself.
February 14th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day Ms Vickie!
February 15th, 2007 at 7:50 am
*grabs tissue
That was beautiful! You really know how to express yourself. What a wonderful post. Full of love and passion and understanding. You are both very blessed.
Hugs and Love,
Raggedy
February 15th, 2007 at 10:39 am
Better late than never. Happy Valentine’s Day you passionate bundle of love. You know how special these words are to me and my mate. One of these days, when my world turns right side up, I’ll need some serious damage control. You better be there for me!
February 15th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
What a special poem. A belated Happy Valentine’s Day to you.
February 16th, 2007 at 4:00 am
Hi Vicki. This is Brian. I have not figured out how to get the change pop up to work. It’s works at other sights, but not here. Oh well.
Hope you had a a great day, I am finally starting to feel better. Hope it continues.
Brian
February 16th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Thanks for stopping by and a belated Happy Valetnine’s Day to you. Love your blog template!
February 16th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Ooops, I should have figured Denise did the design, she rocks!
February 16th, 2007 at 9:00 am
It’s interesting to read something like this and see my brother from such a different perspective. Back in the days when you and he were first dating, everyone didn’t have their own cell phone and all, so everyone in the house had to fight over one phone line. Since I was a teenager then, the phone was truly my friend. I hadn’t had to fight anyone over the use of the phone much until Wayne (yes, that’s what his side of the family calls him) met and started dating you. I can remember fussing at him to use the phone during the day and save the evenings for me to use the phone to talk to my friends. I knew you must be really important to him because he basically just ignored me and talked to you whenever he wanted to. You and he do have your “moments”, but there has never been any doubt from day one that the two of you adore each other and would always be there for one another. Sorry if I have rambled here, but I just wanted to mention this things to you. I’m glad to hear your mom is adjusting well to the nursing home. I’m keeping you in my thoughts with your battles with Missy. Oh yes, and of course, I keep that brother of mine in my thoughts as well. Give him and ole Smoltz a hug for me.
February 16th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Wonderful poem! Hope you and your hubby had a great Valentine’s Day!
February 16th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Hope you and Carl had a great V-Day girl!
I played bad they were worse! LOL! Have a good weekend!
RYC; I play golf every week weather permitting ! Hey the last two week I actually won!
February 17th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Checking in Ms. Vickie! Hope Mom is still doing better, and that you are doing as well as you can. Take care. ((HUGS))
February 17th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Hello again Vickie ~~ I hope you are feeling OK
at present and your mother is doing well also.
Thanks for your comments, glad you enjoy your visits here. Thank you, Take care, Love, Merle.
February 18th, 2007 at 1:13 am
Hi Vickie! Happy belated Valentines day sweetie! Hugs!!!
February 18th, 2007 at 9:18 am
Hi sweet Vickie. That is a beautiful tribute. Hope you are feeling strong.
Pixie
February 19th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
What a wonderful tribute for Valentines Day!
February 19th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Thank you for this beautiful, heartwarming tribute, Vickie. This is so *you*. I hope you are doing well. It’s been so long since we touched base. But ALWAYS know that you are in my heart and in my prayers. You have touched me more than you’ll ever know. Warm hugs to you.
February 20th, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Happy belated Valentine’s Day, Vickie!
February 21st, 2007 at 11:30 am
You’ve reminded me, Vickie, that great relationships start with but one step, with two people taking that chance, making themselves a little vulnerable, stepping into the unknown…
I remember what it felt like when I met the woman who would become my wife. All those years later, I still smile when I think of this feeling. I’m glad she thought I was worth the chance.