Valentine's Day Film

Valentine's Day Film

Valentine's Day is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. The screenplay was written by Katherine Fugate.

Valentines Day Ideas For Boyfriend

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Valentine's Day Trailer

Valentine's Day Trailer

'Valentine's Day' Trailer HD

The lives of ten people in Los Angeles intersect on Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day 2010

Valentine's Day 2010

This site is devoted to all those people who want to make Valentine’s Day 2010 special. If you are single and looking, in an association or married with a family, Valentine’s Day can be special this year for you. We share some thoughts and tips to make Valentine’s Day more fun this year.

All it takes is a small number of ideas and a bit of planning to spread some love this Valentine’s Day. Perhaps 2009 wasn’t your best year. With so much financial turmoil many people experienced a financially stressful year. Not to mention the day to day situation we all deal with, whether they are minor or main.

Valentine’s Day is a magnificent opportunity to forget all the stress and luxuriate in the majesty of love. This year, why not make an all-day romantic adventure for you and your special someone? This is fun not just to give, but to diagram and execute. It is a definite win-win situation.

Valentine's Day Movie

Valentine's Day Movie

I Hate Valentine's Day Movie Trailer

You'd be astonished at how many people you come crossways who just can't stand Valentine's Day. Whether childhood experience soured them on the holiday.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday famous on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the English-speaking countries, it is the customary day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, present flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs name Valentine. The day became linked with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourishes.

The day is the majority closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines". Modern Valentine cipher includes the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have mainly given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Valentine's Day Lyrics

Valentine's Day Lyrics

Linkin Park - Valentine's Day Lyrics

Songwriters: Bennington, Chester; Farrell, Dave; Shinoda, Mike; Delson, Brad; Hahn, Joseph; Bourdon, Robert;

My insides all turned to ash, so slow
And blew away as I collapsed, so cold
A black wind took them away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
I used to be my own protection, but not now
Cause my path had lost direction, somehow
A black wind took you away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
And the ground below grew colder
As they put you down inside
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing

So now you're gone, and I was wrong
I never knew what it was like, to be alone

On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)

Romantic Valentines Gifts: Love Magnets, Coasters and Keychains

I am creating a collection of romantic art gifts to celebrate love and Valentines Day. These are some of the love keychains and love magnets from that collection. They have my abstract artwork, love quotes and poetry by me. You can find more of my romantic art gifts here at my Zazzle store. I have also created a line of romantic love drink coasters which you can find at my Printfection.com store.

Love Is Where I End and We Begin.
- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Begin Love Quote Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
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Beginning Love Quote Magnet_Romantic Gifts by Injete
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Your Love Makes My Heart Twirl.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Twirl Love Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
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My Heart Will Always Follow Yours.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Follow Love Heart Magnet_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
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Your Love Makes My Heart Dance.

- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Heart Dance Love Keychain_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
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My Heart Dances to the Music of Your Love.
- From Love Quotes by Injete Chesoni.

Heart Dance Love Magnet_Romantic Valentine Gifts by Injete
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When love interrupts the pattern of our lives
It creates a chaotic yet beautiful new design.
- From Love Poetry Gifts by Injete Chesoni.

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Red Yellow Love Keychain_Romantic Art Gift by Injete
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Ingredients:

3 cups flour Pillsbury BEST ® All Purpose Flour
1 1 / 2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 large eggs
1 / 2 cup butter Crisco ® Butter Shortening
3 / 4 cup milk
Cinnamon Sugar Blend
3 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 / 2 cup sugar
Manteca Crisco ® Butter Shortening, for frying

Directions:

MIX flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, eggs and shortening; includes milk and pour the mixture with the ingredients in large bowl, stirring until evenly moistened. Knead well all over a surface. Make 20 balls of dough, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
MIX sugar and cinnamon. With a rolling pin, flatten each ball on a lightly floured surface until very thin circles get six inches in diameter.
MELT butter to cover an inch in a large skillet and heat it to 360 ˚ F. Fry the fritters until golden, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes approx. Place on paper towel to absorb excess fat. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar when they are still hot syrup or sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Huachinango (Pargo) Empanizado con Salsa de Cinlantro Recipe

Ingredients
CILANTRO SAUCE

1 / 2 cup olive oil Crisco ® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 / 2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice

FISH FILLET
6 corn tortillas
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1 / 4 pounds red snapper fillets (snapper), cut into 4 slices
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil Crisco ® Pure Vegetable Oil
Lemons games

HOW TO PREPARE: COMBINE olive oil, garlic, cilantro and salt in a blender (or food processor), for 10 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, mix 5 seconds. Pour into a small bowl and away. Clean the blender container.
Crumble the tortillas and place in a blender to make crumbs very finite. Add some cumin. Put them on a plate and name your 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. Breaded fish fillets with crumbs and place them in hot oil carefully. Saute 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning carefully.
PLACE fillets on a platter. Sprinkle with cilantro sauce and served with lemon garnish games.

Midnight Snacks For Couples ♥

 Stir up some romance in the kitchen preparing a delightful midnight snack with your special someone.

♥Apple slices with caramel dip -– Slice up any apples you have and pop the top to a ready-made caramel dip
♥Strawberries and fruit with hot fudge – A little more labor-intensive snack for the dessert lovers. Do a quick table setting of candles and napkins. Get out your nice dessert dishes and take turns feeding each other strawberries, orange slices, and pears dipped in chocolate.
♥Ice cream – Whether it's a single scoop in a bowl, a banana split, or a sundae, ice cream is the perfect midnight snack to eat anywhere.
♥Fresh Cherries topped with whipped cream

♥Soft Sugar Cookies with Valentine Sprinkles - Soft & buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie rolled in red sugar or Valentine's sprinkles.

♥Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Homemade buttermilk biscuits are split in half, layered with sweetened whipped cream and fresh, juicy strawberries.

Valentine's Day Gifts♥

Valentine's Day Gifts for Men

♥Electronics always make a guy happy!

♥Video games

♥Cameras

Valentine's Day Gifts for Women

♥Jewelry. What woman doesn't love jewelry ♥

♥Chocolates

♥Flowers-Red Roses-Lilies-Tulips-Orchids

Valentine's Day for couples
♥Breakfast in bed

♥Pinic or wacth the sunset

♥Listen to romantic songs

♥Romantic movies

♥Romantic dinner

♥Share Chocolate- Hugs & Kisses Candy

♥Champagne

Strawberry Shortcake♥

Ingredients♥
2 cups
(280 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (76 grams) cold unsalted butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) light whipping cream or half and half (12 - 18% butterfat)

Egg Wash:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon cream
Filling:
2 pounds (900 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup - 1/3 cup (50 - 65 grams) granulated white sugar (or to taste)
Topping:
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (14 grams) granulated white sugar

Directions♥
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Whisk together the egg, cream and vanilla extract and add to the flour mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix the dough.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough gently four or five times and then pat or roll the dough into a circle that is about 7 inches (18 cm) round and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. With a 3 inch (7 cm) round cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place the scones on the baking sheet. Make an egg wash of one well-beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon cream and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture.
Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of a scone comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack.
Filling: Wash and slice the strawberries. Place about one third of the strawberries in a large bowl and crush them with a potato masher or fork. Add the remaining sliced strawberries, along with the sugar. (The amount of sugar used will depend on how sweet the berries are.) Set aside to macerate at room temperature for about 30 to 60 minutes.
For whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl place the whipping cream, vanilla extract, and sugar and stir to combine. Cover and chill the bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. When chilled, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream will hold for several hours in the refrigerator.
To serve: Cut the scones in half and place the bottom half of the scone (soft side up) on a dessert plate. Top with some of the strawberries. Place the top half of the scone on the strawberries. Top with whipped cream and a few more strawberries. If there is any juice from the strawberries, drizzle a little over the top of the scone. Serve immediately.
Serves about 8 people.

Romantic Movies ♥

♥ Titanic
♥ The Notebook..... Can never get tired of the movie!
♥ Ghost
♥ Dirty Dancing..... I'm just in love with the dance moves! LOL
♥ Breakfast At Tiffany's
♥ Pretty Woman
♥ How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
♥My Big Fat Greek Wedding
♥Sleepless in Seattle
♥Ever After
♥You've Got Mail
♥Never Been Kissed
♥Romeo & Juliet
♥Lake House
♥ Two Weeks Notice..... One of my favorites! Big fan of Sandra Bullock
♥ Music and Lyrics
♥ PS I Love You...... This Movie always make me cry!

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BronzeWord Latino Book Tours

RENÉ HAS TWO LAST NAMES/ RENÉ TIENE DOS APELLIDOS
Colato Laínez, René.
Pub. Houston, Tex. : Piñata Books/Arte Público Press, c2009.
Young René is from El Salvador, and he doesn't understand why his name has to be different in the United States. When he writes Colato, he sees his paternal grandparents, René and Amelia. When he writes Laínez, he sees his maternal grandparents, Angela and Julio. Without his second last name, René feels incomplete, "like a hamburger without the meat or a pizza without cheese or a hot dog without a wiener."
His new classmates giggle when René tells them his name. "That's a long dinosaur name," one says. "Your name is longer than an anaconda," another laughs. But René doesn't want to lose the part of him that comes from his mother's family. So when the students are given a project to create a family tree, René is determined to explain the importance of using both of his last names. On the day of his presentation, René explains that he is as hard working as Abuelo René, who is a farmer, and as creative as his Abuela Amelia, who is a potter. He can tell stories like his Abuelo Julio and enjoys music like his Abuela Angela.
This charming bilingual picture book for children ages 4 - 8 combines the winning team of author René Colato Laínez and illustrator Fabiola Graullera Ramírez, and follows their award-winning collaboration, I Am René, the Boy / Soy René, el niño. With whimsical illustrations and entertaining text, this sequel is sure to please fans and gain many new ones while explaining an important Hispanic cultural tradition.

About René Colato Laínez

I am René Colato Laínez, the Salvadoran award winning author of I Am René, the Boy, Waiting for Papá, Playing Lotería, René Has Two Last Names and The Tooth Fairy Meets El Ratón Pérez.
My picture books have been honored by the Latino Book Award, the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, the California Collection for Elementary Readers, the Tejas Star Book Award Selection and the New Mexico Book Award. I was named “Top Ten New Latino Authors to Watch (and Read)” by latinostories.com. I am a graduate of the Vermont College MFA program in Writing for Children & Young Adults.
My goal as a writer is to produce good multicultural children's literature; stories where minority children are portrayed in a positive way, where they can see themselves as heroes, and where they can dream and have hopes for the future. I want to write authentic stories of Latin American children living in the United States.
Do you want to know more about me?

To read biography http://sites.google.com/site/renecolatolainez/biography

Author Events

Please contact Connecting Authors for booking information via email at susan@connectingauthors.com or call 1-866-528-9269 1-866-528-9269.
I am available for classroom, school, library, bookstore, conference and book fair presentations.
Some highlights about my presentations:
-Lead Bookmaking Workshops for teachers, parents and students.
-Discuss the process of publication.
-Present multicultural literature.
-Presentations with other three talented authors under Libropalooza.
-Read and act my bilingual books.
My presentations are full of music, games, roots, English and español and of course full of stories. Contact Author
Booking Agent: Susan Katz- www.connectingauthors.com
for booking information email at susan@connectingauthors.com
or call 1-866-528-9269 1-866-528-9269
Literary Agent: Stefanie Von Borstel- www.fullcircleliterary.com
7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 500- San Diego, CA 92108
858.824.9269 858.824.9269 email: stefanie@fullcircleliterary.com
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An imprint of the Crown Publishing Group,
a division of Random House Inc., New York
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Phone: 1-800-633-ARTE 1-800-633-ARTE Fax: 713-7433080

Chocolate Fondue ♥

Strawberries,cantaloupe, figs, kiwi, pineapple, bananas, pears, oranges, and apples work very nicely. Also you can dip cakes and cookies

Ingredients:
6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
2 1/2 tablespoons (35 grams) granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup Nutella (optional)
1 tablespoon Frangelico or other liqueurs such as Grand Marnier or brandy.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Directions

Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized stainless steel bowl and set aside.
Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Remove from heat and pour immediately over the chocolate. Let stand until the chocolate has melted, then whisk until smooth.
Whisk in vanilla extract, Nutella (if using), and alcohol.
Place the chocolate sauce in a fondue pot and serve with fresh fruits, chunks of pound, butter, sponge, or angel food cake and cookies (amaretti, ladyfingers, rolled wafer cookies, or biscotti). Reheat the sauce if it becomes too thick.

Chocolate Pudding♥

Ingredients:
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons (30 grams) cornstarch (corn flour)
1/3 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups (600 ml) milk
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
4 large egg yolks
4 ounces (120 grams) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature (cut into small pieces)
Garnish: Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Grated chocolate

Directions

In a large stainless steel (heatproof) bowl whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Then whisk in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the milk until you have a thick paste. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking to blend into the cocoa paste mixture. Set aside while you heat the milk and cream. Have a fine medium-sized strainer and bowl ready near the stove as you will need to strain the pudding after it is cooked.

First, rinse a medium-sized heavy saucepan with cold water and then shake out the excess water. Doing this step prevents the milk from scorching. Then pour in the remaining 2 cups (480 ml) milk with the cream. Bring this mixture just to a boil and then remove from heat. (The milk will foam up to the top of pan when done, so watch carefully.) Gradually pour the milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the pudding mixture to a clean large, heavy bottomed saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of mayonnaise (about 3 - 5 minutes). Remove from heat and pour through the strainer to remove any lumps that may have formed during cooking.

Add the finely chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and butter, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth. Pour into 6 to 8 bowls or wine glasses. Can serve warm or if chilling, press plastic wrap onto the surface of the warm puddings to prevent a skin from forming. If you are a person who likes the skin on their pudding, simply leave the pudding uncovered until cooled and then cover with plastic wrap. Can be made a day or two ahead of serving. No chocolate pudding is complete without whipped cream.

Cream Filled Strawberries♥

Ingredients:

16-18 large strawberries
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream
2-3 (24-36 grams) tablespoons granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


You want the strawberries to sit flat. So if they are a little wobbly with the stems left on, cut the green stems off the strawberries so they will stand upright when placed on your serving tray. With a small sharp knife, cut an "X" in each strawberry ,cutting almost to the bottom of each strawberry. (The cut should be such that the strawberry will open up but not fall apart.) Gently, with your fingertips, spread each strawberry apart to make "petals". Set aside while you make the cream filling.
In a medium sized bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese and whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Spoon the cream into a pastry bag fitted with a large open star tip ( usea Wilton 1M tip). Pipe the cream into the strawberries. If not serving immediately, cover, and place in the refrigerator until serving time.

Heart Pancakes♥

Ingredients

2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar (optional)
4 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tbsp. milk (or buttermilk)
4 tbsp. butter or margarine



Instructions
Preheat griddle over moderate heat while you mix batter. Sift (with a real sifter, if possible) flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into a bowl. Combine egg, milk, and butter in a separate bowl and slowly stir into dry ingredients. Mix well so lumps won't gum up the process.


When a drop of cold water will dance on the griddle, begin cooking. To make a "pen," funnel the batter into a squeeze bottle with a hole in the cap, such as a clean chocolate syrup container. On the griddle, shape the hearts one lobe at a time. They're really just a V shape, which spreads out into a heart on the griddle. You can also write secret messages or your child's initials. Top with fresh berries and maple syrup. Makes 24 pancakes.


 For a perfectly shaped heart, make regular round pancakes and cut them out with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

♥ This Valentine's Day "Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes with Chocolate Sauce" ♥

Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 package Baker’s Chocolate Dipping Sauce


Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder and salt; set aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until combined.


Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium after each egg.
Add food coloring and beat on low until mixed thoroughly.
Alternate flour mixture and buttermilk to egg mixture; beat on medium-low after each until combined.
Mix baking soda and vinegar in a separate small bowl. Add mixture to the batter; beat until combined.
Fill cupcake liners 1/2 to 3/4 full. Bake for 10-15 minutes; remove from oven and let cool.
While cupcakes are baking, melt dipping sauce according to package directions.
Drizzle melted sauce over cupcakes; serve immediately.

Chocolate Candy Hearts

Give this candy heart craft away as a gift or enjoy it for yourself!

What you'll need:

Plastic heart-shaped candy mold
Red, white and cocoa colored candy melts
Sandwich bags (zipper, not pleated)
Scissors
Spoon
Wax paper
Plate
Wooden skewer or clean craft paint brush

How to make it:
Put a handful of candy melts into an open zipper sandwich bag.
Microwave candy in bag for 30-40 seconds or until melted.
Cut one corner of the bag with scissors to squeeze melted candy through.
Caution: Bag may be hot, so use paper towel or a pot holder to handle it.
Gently squeeze chocolate out of bag and into the molds.
Tap the side of the mold tray to knock out any air bubbles and flatten chocolate.
Place in refrigerator until set.
Pop out of molds and serve.
 
 
Decorating

Polka dots - Use the flat end of a wooden skewer or a clean craft paint brush to dip into melted chocolate. Dot onto molds, then refrigerate. Remove mold from refrigerator when solid, then add contrasting color according to directions above.


Drizzles - Use a spoon to drizzle melted chocolate across the molds by sweeping a spoon back and forth and allowing chocolate to fall in streams. Refrigerate until solid. Add contrasting color according to directions above.

3D Drizzles - Use the spoon method above, however this time drizzle the chocolate over solid candy that you have already made and let set, rather than drizzling into the molds.

Short Sad Love Poems: Love's Memories

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IF I HAD KNOWN: LOVE'S MEMORIES

(Short Sad Love Poems by Injete Chesoni)

If I had known that one day you would be gone,

I would have savored every moment spent in your arms.

I would have treasured every second of time spent with you,

To remind me that once upon a time our love was true.

I would have frozen every moment when your eyes met mine,

I would have captured every caress, in the hourglass of time.

I would have stocked up on memories for that future day,

When you would be gone to shores far away.

But while we were together I was deceived,

That love was forever and not a passing breeze.

("If I Had Known": From Short Sad Love Poems, Time Poems and Memory Poems by Injete Chesoni. )

Inspirational Poetry and Art Calendar 2010

To celebrate the start of the New Year and inspire myself and others I have created an inspirational poetry and art calendar for 2010. This post has the inspirational quotes, affirmations, poetry and art from the calendar. Enjoy it and may all of you have a blessed New Year filled with love, joy, success and the fulfillment of your dreams. If you would like to buy the 2010 art calendar featuring my poetry and art work you can find it at my Zazzle Store.

JANUARY: DREAMS

As the sun sets on the horizon I watch it go down,
Tomorrow my new life will start,
In the gentle glow of dawn.
(Inspirational Poetry and African Art by Injete Chesoni)

FEBRUARY: LOVE'S INTERRUPTION
When love interrupts the pattern of your life
It creates a chaotic yet beautiful new design.
(Love Quotes and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

MARCH: PEACE
I am peace personified,
I move in waves of tranquility across the sea of life.
(Affirmations, Peace Quotes and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

APRIL: RENEWAL OF LIFE
After the cold comes the warmth

After the rain comes the sun
Nothing stays constant in this world of ours
Old lives must die and new ones be born.
(Abstract Art, Inspirational Poetry and Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

MAY: MOTHERS
Beautiful and delicate givers of life
Mothers are transformed
With the birth of their child
(Butterfly Art and Mother Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

JUNE: A TIME TO RE-CONSIDER
STOP!
For just one moment and consider
Save a moment of life just to ponder
The middle is always a good place to linger
When you have thoughts to re-consider
(Inspirational Poetry and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

JULY: DANCING ACROSS THE STAGE OF LIFE
Dancing across the stage of life
Three sisters together dancing through time
Forming colorful, moving designs
That flow and change with the patterns of their lives
(Sister poems, Life poems and Sister Art by Injete Chesoni)

AUGUST: A SENSE OF EASE
(PLAYING MY OWN TUNE)
As I grow older and time passes me by
I begin to realize that this life is mine
To create and destroy and do as I please
And with this realization I am filled with ease
(Inspirational poetry and Abstract Art by Injete Chesoni)

SEPTEMBER: SHEDDING MY LEAVES
As the leaves change color and begin to fall
I release the weight I am carrying and shed it all
No need for baggage that weighs me down
I am traveling light from this day on
(Abstract Art , Affirmations and Inspirational poetry by Injete Chesoni)

OCTOBER: MOVING SLOW
Time will pass whether I move fast or slow
Therefore it matters not at which pace I go
What matters more is how
I spend each and every hour
(Inspirational Time Quotes and Snail Art by Injete Chesoni)

NOVEMBER: GRATITUDE
My pot runneth over with tears of gratitude
For the love in my life and the plenitude
(Abstract Art, Gratitude Quotes and Thanksgiving Quotes by Injete Chesoni)

DECEMBER: CELEBRATION
We gather at the table to celebrate the close of the year
With family and friends from far and near
What is a celebration without those we hold dear
(African Art, Family Quotes and Friend Quotes by Injete Chesoni)