Everyday Valentine



Valentine
by Carol Ann Duffy


Not a red rose or a satin heart.

I give you an onion.
It is a moon wrapped in brown paper.
It promises light
like the careful undressing of love.

Here.
It will blind you with tears
like a lover.
It will make your reflection
a wobbling photo of grief.

I am trying to be truthful.

Not a cute card or a kissogram.

I give you an onion.
Its fierce kiss will stay on your lips,
possessive and faithful
as we are,
for as long as we are.

Take it.
Its platinum loops shrink to a wedding-ring,
if you like.

Lethal.
Its scent will cling to your fingers,
cling to your knife.

I'm sorry I haven't been myself lately but it doesn't mean that I love you any less...

All images via splitroads.tumblr.com and weheartit.com

36 comments:

R. said...

Aww. *Hugs*
We all have our moments, but one thing is for sure, at the end of the day -- we still love the man in our lives. Smile Sher :)

BlogNdoll said...

Lovely pictures and a very romantic atmosphere! A adore your blog :)

Farah said...

Hugs. everything alright there babe? That is a lovely poem by the way. xoxo

Anonymous said...

aww, so romantic!
<3

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful!

Hi Sher, I'm really glad you said hello, it's great to be introduced to other bloggers. I hope you have a great weekend!

Panty Buns said...

That is so beautiful. The tears are starting to drip down my cheeks. That is so accurately how love feels for me too, and you express it so beautifully.

daisychain said...

<3 x

FASHION SNAG said...

Beautiful photos! So right for spring when love is in the air. xo

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Audrey Allure said...

Such a sweet post. Beautiful poem & gorgeous photos!

S said...

Oh babe *hug*... I feel ya...

Anonymous said...

Ahhh...I can relate....I've been feeling so empty and confused and whahahah crazy little thing called LOVE!

Haist!!!! how can a four letter word be as complicated as this????

Take Care dear
hugs for you!

Sweet
http://pensandlens.wordpress.com

Anonymous said...

so romantic! but I am a bit sad now.. my bf is leaving Spain because he has to go to LA for working :( I'll miss him so much. He'll be there one month but I'll start my exams after he comes and I'll not able to see him a lot!

btw, beautiful photos

xoxo
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Anonymous said...

oh, so lovley! really sweet

Mo said...

what a beautiful post Sher...i so know what you mean...it can be so hard sometimes...*hugs*

yiqin; said...

Love the first photo <3

ra said...

That's a wonderful poem, thanks for sharing it. I've never really made the connection between onions and love before, after reading that I can't believe I haven't.

Eva said...

The second one is so many stories. Happy and sad.

Hello Naka said...

i lvoe carol ann duffy's Anne Hathaway its so romantic i had to analyse it for my exams :3

cute photos ^^

Raptor Plateado said...

all days are valentine!!! happy vacations!! and happy week end

♥zoe♥ said...

Wonderful poem!
I always love to search poems on net and it makes me feel so sweet and warmth whenver i feel alone or down...
Love you sweetie.
Have great weekend!
xoxo
♥zoe♥

Heart Charlie said...

What a beautiful post! I love that first photo, what a perfect way to let someone know you love them ;)

❖❖мoɴιcα-αι❖❖ said...

beautiful choices of pictures <3

dancinginchiffon said...

lovely photos..

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Vera said...

very cute pictures :P

Carrie Tai said...

I love all your posts about LOVE...

Talia said...

really beautiful lyrics. Love is everywhere after all ;)

Anonymous said...

hi sweets. aww. whatever it is, i do hope that you keep hanging on. :) don't ever let go or give up alright. you've been at this for a long while now, don't ever forget the reason why you went on with this. :)

have a lovely easter weekend, sher. i've missed you much. take good care and have a cup of coffee. ;)

xx

SabinePsynopsis said...

Aahhh, so romantic! Wishing you a lovely (long?) weekend, preferably with the person you love. x

Maria Confer said...

I love how romantic you are Sher.

Such beautiful photos.

Lulu Letty

Vicki said...

Hey my dear, hope your ok and your usual self again, i send you hugs via the web!!:)
vicki xo

phantom; said...

These are pretty pictures.
Someone's feeling romantic :P

I used to be really into taking pictures but since I started University I don't really have any time, I still take pictures though, you are tres perceptive!
Ohh thanks for the link, I actually purchased something from the collection today, this;
http://www.hmthegardencollection.com/content/images/no06_lowres.jpg
but it's a lot longer, basically dress length, now that I saw the picture I think I bought it way too big D:
I saw the scalloped shorts you were talking about! They were nice, you should convince your bf to get them haha.
I didn't try out much, just that shirt and a dress.
Awhh don't worry H&M always have great stuff, it's seriously my favourite store right now, for such good prices too, I'm excited for you!
If you're coming to London/UK I will keep my eye out around that time and let you know what's good in stores and what you should check out :)

Sorry for the long comment!

LookingGlassGirl said...

Lovely, lovely images! And I adore the poem. It's so real.

Duchess of Tea said...

Darling what a lovely and sweet post. Your kindness and sweetness is apparent in all your words and photos.

Love & Hugs
Duchess

Imogen said...

Thiese pictures are stunning Sher, so sweet and romantic. I especially like the picture on the bicycle. Happy Easter, have a good weekend.

un petit lapin said...

Carol Ann Duffy's daughter went to my school ha. I love that second to last photo.

PS I know you have lots of awards, but I wanted to give you another http://petitlapinx.blogspot.com/2010/04/come-take-me-back-to-where-it-begins.html

Unknown said...

Your so romantic I love it!!!

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