Forever My Valentine

This is for my one and only First Lady QMC who makes me happy.

I love to love and loving her is the best for me. Come rain or shine, she will forever be my Valentine.

Forever My Valentine



I

You came to me in the robes of Cyclamen
But how can I bring you a bouquet of red chrysanthemums?
When I have not found any white chrysanthemums in the bouquet of your heart?
Do not pluck the petals of my pure daisies with your eyes closed, lest you would be fooled by your wild guesses.
Because, you do not need to set your foot on twelve daisies before you can see the dawn of your spring
I will give you neither white nor red daisies after the last swallow of summer has flown away from your alcove, lest your dreams of them in autumn leave you heartbroken in winter.
In my wanderlust quest for Ivy
I did not find you in the bloom of Orange Blossom or in Lemon Blossom
But I found you entangled in the paphiopedilum orchids of Phaphos with a garland of Peach Blossom dangling from your ringed neck
Like a rose entangled in your own thorns
Then I disentangled you before I led you to the lyceum of my Muses
They welcomed you with the petals of Apple Blossom cast at your bleeding feet. They wiped your tears away with the golden petals of yellow roses and bathed you in the pool of the Coral Rose.
They covered you with the Peach Rose and led you into the bed of my Rose of Persia before I came to you with my bouquet of the white Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley

II

My heart is a bouquet of red roses
Red roses in a vase of Michaelmas daisies
As flowers bloom in the oasis in the desert
Red roses will blossom in my heart
So, here I am my dearest dove
I have come to your nest to rest in your bosom
I have come to you my sweetest love
Where the roses in my heart will blossom.

For my heart will no longer pine
Nor will my enchanted spirit whine
For as long as you are mine
You will forever be my Valentine.

N.B:
The love poem is a combination of two of my love poems.
The first part is from my poem Love Is A Figure or Speech and the second part I composed this week for Valentine's Day.

Lock Lips, Not Braces This Valentine's Day

23 Jan 2008 14:15 Africa/Lagos

Lock Lips, Not Braces This Valentine's Day

From kissing to metal detectors: orthodontists dispel myths about braces and orthodontic treatment

ST LOUIS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ --

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) sets the record straight on some of the biggest myths surrounding braces and orthodontic treatment. Currently more than four million children and one million adults in North America wear braces. Below are the answers to some of the most popular -- and strange -- questions AAO members have received from their patients during the past year:


If two people with braces kiss, can their braces become locked together?
With today's smaller sleeker braces it is extremely difficult - almost
impossible -- to lock braces while kissing. Also, braces are not
magnetic, which means any "attraction" felt is on the part of the wearers,
so pucker up!

Will my braces set off the metal detectors in the airport?
You are cleared for takeoff - the lightweight materials used in braces
will not affect metal detectors.

Can braces rust?
No. Today's braces are made of new stronger materials, like titanium
alloy, and will not rust.

Once braces are removed, my teeth will remain straight forever, right?
Wrong. Teeth move throughout one's lifetime, therefore it is important to
hold on to retainers and wear them as prescribed by your orthodontist to
maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.

Will my braces interfere with radio signals or electronic devices?
No. Radio-loving gadget fanatics can rest easy.

Am I too old for braces?
Absolutely not. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. Currently
one in five orthodontic patients is an adult. As people live longer and
healthier lives, patients in their 60s, 70s and 80s are experiencing the
benefits of orthodontic treatment.

Can I play a musical instrument?
Yes, that is if you could play a musical instrument before you got braces.

Now that I have braces, can I still play sports?
Yes, but be sure to wear a mouth guard. Mouth guards are one of the least
expensive pieces of protective equipment available. Not only can mouth
guards save teeth, they may also protect against jaw fractures. Mouth
guards are advisable for anyone, whether they wear braces or not.

Will braces increase my chance of being struck by lightening?
No. With or without braces the chances of a lightening strike remain the
same which, in the U.S. in any one year, according to
nationalgeorgraphic.com, is one is 700,000.

Will my braces attract unwarranted attention from fish?
Scuba aficionados take heart: there is no need to cancel your next dive.
The small brackets used in today's braces, especially ceramic or
tooth-colored brackets, will not attract attention from unsavory fish or
sea life.



For more information about orthodontics or for the names of AAO member orthodontists in your area, visit http://www.braces.org/. Your dentist also can provide recommendations on orthodontists near you.


About the American Association of Orthodontists


The AAO comprises 15,500 members in the United States, Canada and abroad. Founded in 1900, the AAO supports research and education leading to quality patient care and promotes increased public awareness of the need for and benefits of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists are uniquely qualified to correct improperly aligned teeth and jaws. They receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this formal education may call themselves "orthodontists," and only orthodontists are eligible for membership in the AAO.


Aimee DeVoll, 314-552-6744
adevoll@webershandwick.com

Pam Paladin, 314-993-1700, ext. 524
ppaladin@aaortho.org


Source: American Association of Orthodontists

CONTACT: Aimee DeVoll, +1-314-552-6744, adevoll@webershandwick.com, for
American Association of Orthodontists; or Pam Paladin, of American Association
of Orthodontists, +1-314-993-1700, ext. 524, ppaladin@aaortho.org


Web site: http://www.braces.org/

The Evolution of Kisses & Roses, Want To Be Santa

Kisses & Roses has continued to display and portray the romantic culture of human nature in haute couture, love, wellness and other facts of the existential issues of life on earth.

It is a cosmopolitan blogzine for the celebration and promotion of life.
Therefore, Kisses & Roses is not a personal blog, but a general blog for the benefit of all.

You are welcome to contribute and share the beauty in diversity in our common humanity.

Cheers and God bless.

Yours faithfully,
Orikinla Osinachi
The Publisher/Editor

Want to Be Santa?




Nov. 21 - Want to be santa? You'll have to pass a test first to ensure there are no dissapointments on Christmas day.

Every year, a Berlin-based Santa agency holds castings to make sure the city's children receive the perfect visit from Santa. The jury is usually made up of three people and the Santas who pass the test, receive their very own diploma.

Michelle Carlile-Alkhouri reports.

Soundbites:

Hu-Ping Chen, Head of Santa-placement at Student Santa Agency
Jury member