Does Valentine Day still matter to me? I'm not sure how to answer this.
There's no one special to spend this day with. I'm now single. A widow.
But, somehow, I'm still tickled when February comes. The many commercial advertisements tickled me. Why? Because, there many novelties now to receive and to give gift to. The new flower arrangements tickled my heart and longing come again. The old songs and music bring romantic memories alive again. The mouth watering chocolate candies just irresistible. The park where we used to spend Valentine and lingered on bring romantic memory back.
Somehow, now at my age, the sparkle of the word Valentine's Day has diminished. Sometimes, loneliness creep in. No more nice memory to add to it. As if, celebration of it stopped for me. Only longing because of the commercial products and services associated with it
Just now, as I side view the evening news, there's the Philpost advertisement of special delivery of Valentine gifts by a singing mailman. Wow!!! that brings to mind the "harana" of my younger years. "Harana" is a serenade sung by a suitor to his love interest. Beneath the window of the girl's house, the suitor and a few of his friends with guitar or violin, he sings a love song for her. After a few songs, the window opened and the girl looked out. If the parents approved the "harana", the suitor and companion were welcomed to the house. But, the parents seated nearby. To be sure the suitor won't take advantage of their daughter. This Filipino custom persist until the early 60s. My late husband had not serenaded me. But he had his own version: He sung to me "My Love is Ever You, my Love" by the late Frank Sinatra. That song became our theme song!! Ay, corny!
At my age now, I don't give meaning to Valentine Day. It's an ordinary day now to me. But, I like to hear good Valentine stories of the old people, Oh there is one entertaining story of love affair by the mother of the Filipino boxing champion here - that gives endless amusing comments. It's a nice May-December love story.
And, I thought, how nice that at her age she still able to hook a younger man to love her. Isn't that nice?
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Beautiful reflection. I enjoyed this so much.
Haha...Fe. I know whom you are talking about. Would you consider it lucky for her to find someone who can shower her love all the time? Let's see how long this couple will last. As long as it is not against the sacred law, they can openly bring their relationship into the public. Otherwise, it will be a hide and seek love affair, haha!
Those February activities must have brought back golden memories. Fe, cherish those memories with your loved ones and it will bring pure happiness to your heart. I am sure that you have people around you who still send you flowers, cards and chocolates on a month like this.
Age shouldn't be a problem when it comes to love - everyone has the right to love. May-December marriages are everywhere, some of which are legendary. Always be young at heart - never give up hopes or imagination!
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!
In my opinion love lives in our hearts at any age. This is the greatest feeling of people.
It doesn't matter we are younger or older. People can't be single. It is our nature.
Moreover, love gives us power to be happy and feel like teenagers.
Nice blog dear Fe. Thank you for sharing.