ingredients for love
I assembled all the proper pieces, divided them into cups and jars so I could stay organized. I took my time and waited for the glue to dry even when I got impatient.
I used glitter and beads and added feathers to give it hope, then I bound it in a rainbow of ribbons to keep it safe and warm.
When it was finished, my love was a bright, sparkling love to outshine any construction-paper Valentine.
It was fantastic.
But I did it wrong.
I forgot to weigh it down with hard, heavy things to make it stronger. To add a pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness. I made it fanciful instead of real.
I shall have to try again.
About flax-golden tales. Photo by Carey Farrell. Text by Erin Morgenstern.
Exactly what the doctor called for with Valentine’s day around the corner. Bravo again!
Ah, the ugly truth! Still quite beautiful & poetic. Nicely done!
This is really wonderful. I hope I can remember this
That was beautiful! I love your flax-golden tales…so fantastic and creative. <3 And what a perfect piece for Valentine's Day!
Never give up on love! Like all recipes, the best ones take patience and practice.
Love.
P.S. Have you seen “The Woman in Black” yet?
Not yet but I just read the book and now I’m very much looking forward to seeing it!
“I forgot to weigh it down with hard, heavy things to make it stronger. To add a pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness. I made it fanciful instead of real.”
Life is bittersweet. If it were just sweet, it wouldn’t be life. It’d be candy and you’d be done with it in a minute.