The Dragonflies'Lair ~Thread XVIII~ Valentine's Day 2008

Poets of The Dragonflies' Lair | February 13, 2008 | Soaring Feather

[Soaring Feather]

Origin of Valentine's Day

Find out how this special day originated way back in the 3rd century


Valentine's Day originated way back in the 3rd century. Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. It seems the Emperor was having trouble recruiting members for his army because the men didn't want to leave their wives and children for the long military expeditions which would last for months and even years. Claudius then decided that banning marriages in Rome would solve this problem. The Emperor had Valentine condemned to death for defying his order and marrying couples in secret.


As Valentine awaited execution, his admirers would come to the jail bearing notes of support and flowers. As luck would have it, his most ardent admirer turned out to be the daughter of the prison guard. She would visit him for hours. The day of his execution, February 14 in the year 269 AD, Valentine wrote her a note expressing his gratitude for her love, support, and friendship and signed it "Love from our Valentine".


As it turned, out, the festival of Lupercalia (an ode to the god of fertility and a celebratoin of sensual pleasure) followed close after Valentine was executed.



During the festival, boys would draw the names of girls and they would pair up for the festivities. The name Valentine was linked to this romantic festival.

In 496, Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor Valentine as a saint.

I gave my love a cherry
That has no stone,

I gave my love a chicken
That has no bone,

I gave my love a baby
That's no cryin'.

How can there be a cherry
That has no stone?

How can there be a chicken
That has no bone?

How can there be a baby
That's no cryin'?

A cherry when it's buddin',
It has no stone.

A chicken in the eggshell
It has no bone.

A baby when it's sleepin'
Is no cryin'.


Old Appalachian song

The Apple Dumplings and a King

"Very astonishing indeed! strange thing!"

(Turning the Dumpling round, rejoined the King)

"'Tis most extraordinary, then, all this is;

It beats Penetti's conjuring all to pieces;

Strange I should never of a Dumpling dream!

But, Goody, tell me where, where, where's the Seam?"

"Sire, there's no Seam," quoth she; "I never knew

That folks did Apple-Dumplings sew."

"No!" cried the staring Monarch with a grin;

"How, how the devil got the Apple in?"

Dr. John Wolcot


The Cow

The friendly cow all red and white,

I love with all my heart:

She gives me cream with all her might,

To eat with apple-tart.

She wanders lowing here and there,

And yet she cannot stray,

All in the pleasant open air,

The pleasant light of day;

And blown by all the winds that pass

And wet with all the showers,

She walks among the meadow grass

And eats the meadow flowers.

Robert Louis Stevenson

[Soaring Feather]

Yup, gotta get to the lab in just a few minutes. Even set my alarm!

[Allegra]

Morning, tomkow!

[tongue-tied]

Tell your Valentine “I Love You” in Different Languages:
Sailor - Hon, grab me a beer, would ya?

[tongue-tied]

The snow is flying here! Big fat flakes, I almost can't even see the Lenin statue. Yeeehaaaaw!!!!

Hmmm, that DOES mean I'll be cold on the flight line tomorrow if it continues. But happy!

[NY Attitude]

Glad that you didnt lose your beer. LOL. Are you leaving the school and going back to Afghanistan? I wish you a safe trip.

[Soaring Feather]

Sailor - Hon, grab me a beer, would ya?

LOL, yeah that is just about the way it goes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

So THAT is where our cold has gone! 'Posed to get into the 30s today, with possible rain.

Hurrah for you and the snow.

Dress warmly...don't forget your gloves.

[Soaring Feather]

True love is a sacred flame
That burns eternally,
And none can dim its special glow
Or change its destiny.
True love speaks in tender tones
And hears with gentle ear,
True love gives with open heart
And true love conquers fear.
True love makes no harsh demands
It neither rules nor binds,
And true love holds with gentle hands
The hearts that it entwines.


Author unknown

[Soaring Feather]

Valentine’s Day Roses

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, “Be my Valentine,” like all the years before.

Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
“I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.”
“My love for you will always grow, with every passing year.”
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.

She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.

She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband’s favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.

A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.

She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,”
The owner said, “I knew you’d call, and you would want to know.”
“The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance.”
“Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”

“There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you’ll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago.”

“Then, should ever, I find out that he’s no longer here,
That’s the card...that should be sent, to you the following year.”
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.

Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
“Hello my love, I know it’s been a year since I’ve been gone,
I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.”

“I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife.”

“You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it’s only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.”

“Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
When your door’s not answered, when the florist stops to knock.”

“He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I’ve instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again.”

[MEG33]

Happy Valentine's Day To The Lair

[Soaring Feather]

WOW this is a gorgeous graphic! Thank you.

Happy of Happiness to you.

[MEG33]

;o)

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off Fox news alert report that Mitt Romery going endorse Mad John McCain for president probably Friday morning according to sources

Just broke off the wires

Also report from Hareetz wire Lebanon govt is freaking out after somebody try take shot at pro Hezollah member during that dead terrorist funeral

That bad news that good news

[SevenofNine]

And report from Kydto news wire there is report South Korea admit they been giving rices to North Korea miltary since 2002 according to report

NO KIDDING

[SevenofNine]

OH MAN report from Jerserlum Post claim that dead Hezollah terrorist that somebody whack was plan suicide attack on moderate Arab country like Dubari

Also another report off AP wire guess what Brits going do they give out SMOG MASKS to Brit atheltics who are going compete in 2008 Benijug China olympics

I know my city LA is bad

How bad is China smog LOL!

Also another report SHE”S BACKKKKKKKKKK

There is report off BBC wire Cindy Sheehan has arrived in Egypt to protest US policy in Middle east she may go to Damsus thank to invitation of President Assad

Question can we charge her with TREASON

[SevenofNine]

For Valentine day somebody just release film on Vlady love life I am serious it on CNN.com

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/02/13/putin.movie.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest#cnnSTCVideo

Breaking news off AP wire HEY TOMKOW be safe report of shooting happen at Northern ILL university wound 6 students so far

[SevenofNine]

This for people who feel that their children don’t visit them often enough even Japanese emperor have one of those children days LOL!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7244446.stm

[Soaring Feather]

I see, thanks for the article. Not easy being Royal anything!

[Lady Jag]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

[Soaring Feather]

Oh my this is hilarious!