Happy Valentine's Day to you all!
Valentine's Day posts have always been a bit varied here at Think Classic, so it is no surprise that we are doing something different yet again this year.
Have you ever written or received a love letter? It is a notion that has always been romantic, especially in our world of technology today. Many people seldom take the time to sit down and write out their thoughts and feelings for someone the old fashioned way. Somehow that makes it even more special and poignant when we do.
Writing a letter is often regarded as a lost art, making letters like the ones we have to share with you today all the more valuable. It is amazing to think that while some of these people may be gone, their words--so full of meaning, emotion, life, and intention--remain.
We are excited to share a few genuine love letters with you for Valentine's Day, including a letter written by Hollywood's own Elizabeth Taylor (#3) to her husband, actor Richard Burton.
"Dear Annie,
Today being Memorial Day and not having to work but half
a day, I decided to stay at home. I had just finished eating
breakfast and was sitting thinking about you and wondering
whether you had forgotten I was living or not.
As I had not heard from you since Sunday when the mail
carrier brought your letter and you can't imagine how
glad I was to hear from you. I wish you could be over here
with me today as you know we all are delighted to have you
come at any time, especially myself."
"Vaun Darling,
I love you! Your letter of sweet endearment arrived yesterday
afternoon. Very timely too. Jerry had received a letter from his
girl in Wash. professing great love, etc. He let me read it and bet
that yours could be no better. So I had to let them read yours.
We all got a big charge from it. I assumed that you weren't serious.
Cause actually I'm such a swell fella I can hardly stand myself. So
you just couldn't really believe that I'm conceited.
I was so glad to hear that you got your reservations. Now if you'll
let me know when your train arrives, I'll meet you and hug and kiss
you so hard you'll wish you hadn't been so mean. (I cried myself
to sleep last night!)
Freshman stunt night was last night. All your friends wish you
were here but your man misses you 60,000,000 times as much.
All my love always,
Max
(over)
P.S.- I love you! I love you! I love you!"
"My Darling (my still) My husband,
I wish I could tell of my love for you, of my fear,my delight,
my part animal pleasure of you- (with you)- my jealousy,
my pride, my anger at you , at times.
Most of all my love for you, and whatever love you can
dole out to me- I wish I could write about it but I can't.
I can only 'boil and bubble' inside and hope you understand
how I really feel.
Anyway, I lust thee,
Your (still) Wife
P.S.- O' Love, let us never take each other for granted again!
P.P.S.- How about that- 10 years!!"
"Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind.
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind."
William Shakespeare
"And yet, to say the truth, reason and love keep little company together nowadays."
William Shakespeare
