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Babiekins Magazine

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Valentine’s Day

By Liz Jacob, Copy Editor 4 Comments

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Artwork by Susana Parada

On Valentine ’s Day
let me take you for a ride
let me show you the world.
Come with me, sweet friend
we have nothing to hide.
…………

When I was a child I eagerly awaited for Valentine’s Day to arrive. Growing up in Ohio usually meant a chilly wintery holiday that was instantly warmed with x’s and o’s that were passed around. The excitement in the air hung above our heads and, at times, I felt I could pluck it with my fingers and tuck it away in my pocket. There was something about handcrafting each valentine, writing each card with such precision and choosing the colors and stickers to pass out to classmates and friends.

After school, I would rush in the door, toss my shoes in the air and throw my body on the carpet. My cards and treats became a mountain of endless words and messages that I always dove into head first. I cherished those moments. Those notes.

If I look hard enough I may be able to even find one today. But if I can’t, I know that a feeling of excitement still lingers around Valentine’s Day. I always know that I can reach up and grab something to hold onto.

xoxo

Liz // Yellow Finch

Filed Under: Fun Posted By: Liz Jacob, Copy Editor

About Liz Jacob, Copy Editor

Elizabeth Jacob is a freelance writer who has found a passion for cooking and photographing her way through the kitchen. After her son’s diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, she decided to fight his battle with dietary changes and clean eating. With her love of good food, learned photography skills and background in creative writing, she documents their journey on her lifestyle blog, elizabethmjacob.com. Elizabeth’s work has been published in multiple print and digital publications and she currently sits as a contributing Copy Editor for Babiekins Magazine. You can also follow along on her Instagram accounts @KicknCrohns and @ElizabethMJacob

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Comments

  1. Gina @ Oaxacaborn says

    February 16, 2013 at 6:47 am

    I LOVE this little poem! <3

    Reply
    • Liz says

      February 21, 2013 at 5:26 am

      Thanks Gina!

      Reply
  2. LizzieD says

    February 16, 2013 at 11:52 am

    This is so sweet… the poem and your story 🙂

    Reply
    • Liz says

      February 21, 2013 at 5:26 am

      Thanks Lizzie!

      Reply

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