Sweet Love

ut your hand in mine now and forever
Darling, here I stand, stand before you
Deep inside I always knew
It was you, you and me
Two hearts drawn together bound by destiny
Every road leads to your door
Every step I take forever more ...
Oh, sweet love.

I never had a thing to prove
Till there was you.
My heart lost all control
Now you're all that I know
You and me.

Forever Love

You are my description of love
You are my description of friend
You are my description of everything
You are my description of beginning to end.

You have put me on a pedestal
You make me feel ten feet tall
You've always been there for me
You've loved me through it all.

You've stood by me through thick and thin
You've always been patient and kind
Just thought I'd let you know
You're the owner of this heart of mine.

So you ask how long I'll love you
Well this is what I have to say
Past, present, future, always
Forever and a day!

by 1lovepoems

falling in love

dan getar itu menjelma
nyata adanya
inikah cinta???

cinta yang sebelumnya kupikir tak pernah ada???

Dan diriku pun menikmatinya
merasuk sukma
mengharapkan hadirmu
dan sesimpul senyummu

sungguh ini bukan mimpi???
yang jika kubangun maka akan sirna???
ini sungguh benar adanya
kau nyata,kau ada,dan kau hadir di sisiku
memberikan warna yang terus memijar-indah

kau adalah surgaku yang paling terindah
sudah ku tak peduli lagi pada pangeran² yang menggoda
karena hanya engkaulah satu-satunya
yang terus terbayang di hati dan jiwaku

gadis88

A BETTER TOMORROW

I never knew there would be a better tomorrow
But you've come into my life and taken away all my sorrow

My days of sadness are a thing of the past
Because I have found true love at last

My days of emptiness are gone for good
Because you fill a void in my heart that you should

You've opened a window
You've shown me the light
And my love for you will continue to burn bright.

by: Yvonne Warren

s This Love? A Closer Look

One of the most common questions we get asked at Lovingyou.com is "How do you know if it is really love?" Well, as you can imagine, this also happens to be one of the most difficult questions to answer! Love is such a strange, wonderful thing that nobody really has codified what it is yet. And to further complicate matters, there are so many different kinds of love: the love you feel for a friend, a family member, a sport or even a pet. This is such a crazy emotion that there is absolutely no way that I can definitively answer how you know it is love… but I am going to give it a try!

Now, in order to find out if you love someone, the basic place to start would be to ask yourself, do you want to be with them? If the answer to that question is no, then it really can't be love. When you love someone, you want to be with them. Not just be with them, but share everything with them. You have a great day at work and want to rush home and tell them every wonderful thing that has happened. You feel excited at the prospect of just being in their company, just being close to them isn't enough, you want to be a part of them, a part of their life forever. You can't stand the thought of being away from them yet, when you are, you still feel that ever-present bond that ties you together wherever you go. You can almost feel what they are feeling. You feel like, with a little bit of effort, you can see what they are seeing and think what they are thinking. It is almost as if you both can occupy each other's bodies with complete trust and harmony. That to me is love.

Now, on the other side of the spectrum, there are a host of emotions that people confuse with love. One of the most common is lust. There is a difference between wanting to sleep with someone and wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone.

Being overly dependent on the other person is also not a part of love. Some people fall into the trap of thinking they love someone just because they are afraid to be alone. They have become dependent on the other person for so much that they don't know how to make it on their own, or they would much rather be with someone than no-one.

This leads to the old cliché, in order to love someone else, you must first learn to love yourself. Well, we've all heard that before, but what does it really mean? It means that you have to be confident in your own ability and your own judgement. You really have to like yourself and know what you have to offer another person. There is no way that you can love another person if you are so stuck in your own hang-ups that you bow down and propitiate to the other person. That is, you do anything they ask and agree with everything they say out of fear that they will love you less because you don't do those things.

Basically, the question of whether or not you are in love with someone is pretty cut and dry: you either are or you aren't… and deep down, you know the answer. You just have to trust yourself to recognize it.

from : http://www.lovingyou.com/content/advice/serious/content.php?ART=isthislove

Daily Romantic Surprises

Remember Snail Mail?
Buy (or make) a sweet and simple card. Write a sentence or two about what he means to you...just because...and MAIL it... everyone loves mail, and everyone loves sweet reminders!

Simple Pleasures
Rub your partner's feet when he/she is really tired at the end of the day.

Special Surprises
One of the most romantic things you can do is to make your partner a special surprise. Fill the room full of candles. It's very romantic!

I'd Like To Have...
Pick one day a week to call your partner and ask him/her what she would like you to bring home, eg: hugs, kisses, or even a massage.

It's The Little Things..
A little token or two to show how much you care is always appreciated. If he's sick, bring him hot soup. If he's upset, bring him flowers... spend some time with him.

Notebook of Ideas
If you don't have the time or energy to try all of these things, then make a note of your favorites, and keep up the notebook by writing some of your own. Refer back to this notebook when you have the time.

Open Your Heart
Often the greatest way to show your love is by giving someone your trust. Open up and tell your mate something about you that no one else knows. It's a sure fire way to let them know how special they are and how much they mean to you.

Pampering Your Partner
Every day, one of you can do something to pamper the other one. Facials, pedicures, massages, a hot meal, a bath... it doesn't matter!!! It will keep you close and you will find it very relaxing to take care of each other. Give it a try...it does wonders in the bedroom too!!

Pay Attention
The best way that I have found to show that you love that person is to pay attention to what they tell you. It's a very easy thing to do but it is often overshadowed by personal thoughts or wants.

Praise Your Mate
Tell him/her that they are the best. Kiss often and comfort each other by holding each other... anywhere.

Pull Each Other Close
Just because it feels good.

A Time To Hold
The best thing to do is to fall asleep in someone's arms and to wake up there knowing that you were held all night long by someone you love... It doesn't have to be anything beyond cuddling.

A Cheap Date
Pack a picnic basket and head to the closest rest stop. You won't believe how romantic and memorable this can be.

A Touch Is Worth A Thousand Words
Caress, cuddle and massage your way into your partner's heart.

Act Like A Kid Again
It is fun to act like a kid again, you and your mate can go for a walk to the park after dark, or go to an indoor amusement park and have a blast.

Random Gifts
Everyone loves receiving gifts, especially if they're unexpected, no matter how big or small - anything will do!

Remain Playful
There's nothing wrong with having a little fun sometimes. It keeps us young. When was the last time you and your partner played hide and seek in your backyard?

A Sweet Dream
Tell them "Sweet dreams." before you hang up the phone. It does wonders.

I Love You Too
Don't forget the words do have meaning, let your partner know you love him/her.

Just The Two Of Us
Take your loved one to a place away from the hustle and bustle of town life. Take a blanket and place it under the trees lie and cuddle the entire afternoon and then watch the moon rise from behind a mountain, and remember how special the person you are with is!

Kiss A Day
Kiss your life partner daily before you go to sleep even if your terms not good. If you are unable to kiss today tomorrow you give two.

100 Reasons
Write on paper every single reason that you can think of why you love him or her. Try to come up with at least 100.

2 Truths and a Lie
On your first date, tell your partner three things, make one of them a lie. Then let them spend the rest of the evening asking questions to figure out which one isn't true. It's really fun and a great way to get to know each other.

A Gesture Every Day
Don't let a day go by without letting your partner know you're thinking about them. A short note written on a post-it is simple and let's them know how you feel.

Quality Not Quantity
Sometimes it's hard to find quality time together and get to bed at a reasonable hour. What you can try to do at night is light some candles in the living room, lie down on opposite sides of the couch, and just share about your day. What a great way to relax and catch up.

Rainy Day
Dance with your honey in the middle of the street in the rain. This is what memories are made of.

from : http://www.beautyoflove.com/dailyromanticsurprises.htm

Tell-tale Signs that It’s Love, Love, Love

You’ve got butterflies, good conversation, maybe even great sex, but sometimes it can be difficult to be sure if it’s love. How do you decipher whether the feeling in the pit of your stomach is the nervous quivering of anticipation or yesterday's lunch? Luckily, Lovingyou.com knows that “fools in love” are easy to spot. Here are some tell-tale signs that it just be might be love, love, love.

You are best friends. You laugh with them more than anyone else. The feelings of anticipation, passion, and connection are mutual. You remember little things about each other like their favorite foods, the places they want to visit and why, their views on everything from politics to fashion, and what they love about their closest buddies, but is it enough? Take a look at these signs to be sure.

What he’ll do:

• Put you on his “A” list (pay attention -- You'll know if you're not on it)
  
• Introduce you to his family
  
• Make plans for the future (near and far)
  
• Do things outside of his “box” with you
  
• Share his secrets and his dreams for the future with you
  
• Worry about impressing your friends
  
• Come right over when you ask him to
  
• Try to do things that comfort you or relieve some of your stress (like surprise you with dinner on a night you are working, rub your feet, or ask about your day)
  
• Appreciate and reciprocate your feelings and your actions like giving you a massage after he gets one from you, doing the dishes after dinner, or sending you a gift

What she’ll do:

• Share her embarrassing moments and fantasies with you
  
• Little things all throughout the day that let you know she’s thinking about you
  
• Fantasize about her life with you, getting married, having kids, growing old, traveling the world, etc.
  
• Tease you
  
• Hang out with your mother or talk to her on the phone
  
• Appreciate and reciprocate your feelings and your actions, like offering to pay for dinner, getting tickets to a game or event she knows you’ll love, or cooking for you
  
• Ask questions about your life -- past, present, and future
  
• Flirt with you

How you’ll feel:

• Excited, yet relaxed
  
• Vulnerable, yet strong
  
• Comfortable enough to be yourself in front of them
  
• Like you want to include them in everything (but you won't desert your usual crowd to be in a relationship with them)
  
• You’ll miss them when they’re not around
  
• You can’t wait to see them, talk to them, play with them, and kiss them
  
• You’ll find yourself wanting to make plans to have them all to yourself
  
• You’ll have urges to do romantic things (maybe on the verge of stalker-like things) that you never thought you’d never do

Signs that it’s not love:

• They blow you off or cancel dates
  
• Talking about commitment makes either of you uneasy or nervous
  
• Either of you are seeing other people
  
• Things are moving too quickly for one of you
  
• You find your partner lacking when compared to other people
  
• You watch a love scene in a movie or hear a love song and you feel a strong longing or desire for what you don’t have

Tips before you commit:

• Take the time to compare who you have with who you know deep down that you desire and deserve. Likewise, compare the relationship you have with the one you know you really want.
  
• Pay attention to how they treat their friends, family, business associates, and strangers. This is a good indication of how they will treat you over time and a big insight into their overall character.
  
• Ask yourself how well you know them and how well they know you.

from : http://www.lovingyou.com/content/advice/dating/content.php?ART=telltalesigns

Love You Good

Phillip Alexander

Nurtured by the sweet soul stirrings of the church; blue lights in the basement. Phillip Alexander blends these impulses and attitudes to render songs that move—music that inspires, and motivation that takes hold. Phillip Alexander has brought together the strands of his creative life, and composed a group of seasoned and emerging musicians and musical styles to create a soul music project that is funky, jazzed out, sometimes smooth, and erotically charged to arouse sighs, chills and sweat.

Hot?. . .not merely “hot.” Original, Sexy, and Gifted . . . “hot,” certainly, but that’s just a start.

The story is familiar-- black boy from the Midwest growing up in the church discovers he can sing, and soon after is in every choir, talent show and competition in sight. The son of an accomplished studio drummer and Amnesty band co-founder; Phillip had music in his genes. Soul, funk, r& b, Deep House, with Jazz references provided the score for his upbringing in Indiana and New York. This boy can really sing.

Phillip Alexander has the genuine, unaffected emotional resonance of Donny Hathaway, and the manly sex appeal of Teddy Pendergrass, as well as contemporary style of artist like Prince, Stevie Wonder, without pretending to become a facsimile of those soul singers.— all of whom, like Phillip use every part of their bodies and souls to convey their stories of love, life, disappointment and joy. This man is an innovator. Phillip Alexander honors the inventiveness of jazz icons like Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald, and the Duke.

Other cats are working so hard at ‘keeping it real’ and ‘keeping it gully’ that they have lost the art of storytelling, soul soothing and seduction. Refreshing as cold water on a hot day in the city, and as erotically dangerous as a handsome man in a dark bar far from home . . . .he is the real thing. Phillip Alexander has come to share the ”spot “ with new artists like Ledisi, Jill, Jaguar, Dwele, Peven Everett, Donnie and veteran-newcomer Sandra St. Victor have recently blown up with their intensity, originality and musical virtuosity.

Educated in art and design at New York’s world renowned FIT; Phiillip Alexander used the opportunity of being in the music and theatre capital to do more than win international competitions and create his own design firm while in college.

Phillip played the roles of Claridge Conrad White (Ci Ci) in Dreamgirls, and Redemption Angel in No Way Out- off-Broadway productions. As a session artist, his wide tenor range with enormous color and power has graced the projects of a variety of artists, from emergent to superstar: Eternal Sun; Michael Jackson (“They don’t really care about us”), and is a featured vocalist on the: new project by Eternal Sun —lending his distinctive style to get dancers moving in tracks like “Body movin,” “It’s like magic,” and the hit that says it all for this soon to be released album—“Time to celebrate,”

Phillip shares with us his own feelings about his art: “My way of keeping it real is being uncompromising about my artistic integrity in whatever I do, and communicating messages that motivate and encourage. I am being healed as I heal through my music; and blessed as I share my blessings. “So many have come before that feed and lifted me”—“and still more are coming up now”. “It’s a beautiful thing to be right here right now”. “Thankful and faithful and ready!”

from : http://cdbaby.com/cd/phillipalexander

Love / Romance Tips

Learn the magic of spicing up your Love, Romance and even your Sexual Life. Love is fragile like plant. It needs Love, Care , Concern and Romance to sustain and blossom. So start mastering the few easy tips to becoming a Romance Guru yourself ...

100 Quick Romantic Ideas

100 Most Romantic, Passionate and Sweet Things To Do For Your Husband/Wife Or Girlfriend/Boyfriend. This is for any one involved in a relationship. Some suggestions are for teenagers who are in love.

from : http://www.beautyoflove.com/quickromanticideas.htm