leaved petals

Here is a set of four photos for Valentine's Day (click to see larger versions):


rose petals
Originally uploaded by Simon Latham.

One of my little quirks is collecting things, like a cheeky little magpie! ;op] Whilst on an autumnal adventure with Ruth last October I collected two late rose petals which had fallen to the ground and placed them in my moleskine.

leaved petals
Originally uploaded by Simon Latham.

pure pink petals, whose curls cast delicate shadows across the crisp white blank page

by heart
Originally uploaded by Simon Latham.

I kept the petals in my moleskine for safe keeping, hidden between two white leaves, but not forgotten. One of the petals I gave away - the bottom one here was collected on another occasion - at Hampton Loade Station on the Severn Valley Railway. And now, on Valentine's Day, rose petals are still nestled in my moleskine.

old and new leifs
Originally uploaded by Simon Latham.

In-between our leaves, we keep thoughts and feelings, where memories grow. And we create and leave space in those pure blank pages where tomorrow's experiences will be planted and nurtured. So, in days to come, we can say and affirm, to our-selves and each other: "yes; it was true; it did happen; even though memories lightly fade to sepia tones; I won't forget that ... I thought; I felt; I loved, and was loved" Happy Valentine's Day every-one. Yours in Friendship, Peace & Light, with much love from Simon ;o)] x