By any other name this sacred scroll would tell the same stories. Within these tightly bound petals of a valentine rose exists story within story within story.

How many blooms will have grown, lived and died just for today. How many will be admired, cherished or scorned and how many will never arrive to a lonely soul. How many stories will unfold like petals today on this celebration of romantic love.

Yes it’s commercial and our local florist will make a killing, … has made a killing but it’s a celebration all the same and in my story I am both grateful and privileged to have a beautiful partner to share it with.

In the unspoken words written on this sacred scroll there is a message and a story for my girl. Thank you Jennifer, you are indeed my Valentine and always will be!

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘366 Days of 2012, Day 45 – Sacred Scroll’. 0.8 secs at 100mm (macro) f/4.0, ISO 200 + Fill Flash