Disclaimer: I don't own the Sound of Music. I'm in love with it.
I couldn't resist bringing a little love into the world this Valentine's Day.
My dear Georg, my sea captain, my love,
This is my Valentine to you my love. Our creator gave us the need to be loved. He gave us love, long ago in the body of a baby; born from purity.
That love inspired men and women to find one another to perpetuate that love in mankind; the love that we share between us. Or as the poem says, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."
When did I first love you? I told you it was when you blew your whistle and that's true, but that wasn't the kind of love I have for you today. I saw in you hidden love. And it was my duty to renew your faith in love.
Remember love is tolerant and patient, it is kind and it is free of jealousy and pride. Love was waiting for the proper time to show you once again that it protects and trusts, perseveres and hopes; all qualities that you brought forth in yourself.
The day you realized the endless boundaries of love; God's love that has no boundaries was the day we first loved. Love is an action and a choice. It wasn't really a day, as we think of a day, but it was a length of time that God moved between us fostering that love.
Today I feel your love in so many ways; you are my protector, you love me the way you love yourself. When I thought you may be angry with me, you never were; when I thought you were tired, you still took care of me. Love triumphs over everything.
"I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. I love you freely, I love you purely and I love you with passion, simply pure. I love thee with the breath, smiles, and tears of all my life."
And this is my present to you this day, my love; the greatest thing that God ever gave us was his love and now I give you all the love that is within me.
Your faithful and loving wife,
Maria
Remember readers: What the world needs now is love, sweet love.