This little gem was floating around in my ridiculous amount of Halloween photos. As I was going through them to delete the ones that didn’t turn out or were multiples I hit delete on this one because it was an accident. I meant to be just a tad further away from the subject. Before I confirmed that I wanted to send it to it’s final resting place in my Recycle Bin, I looked again.
I was suddenly taken aback at how striking this was.
Not the quality of the photograph. I am NO photographer.
What struck me was what this image means to me.
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Those lips promised me forever.
Those lips kiss me goodnight. Every night. And not just because the sign above the bed tells them to.
Those lips quivered with emotion inside the man who found out he was going to be a daddy for the first time.
That mouth dropped wide open in shock when he was told he had fathered another child so shortly after the first one.
Those lips whispered to the unborn babies inside my body.
That mouth kissed my belly when it was stretched with child.
Those lips made promises to a mother that she and her children would always be loved and taken care of.
Those lips whisper goodnight to each and every child each and every night.
Those lips kiss little bitty foreheads after the lights go out.
That mouth kisses mine without needing a reason.
Those lips have kissed my face when I’ve cried.
That mouth, those lips and that man mean everything to me.
And now
So does the picture.
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Frankly, I love the photograph on its own.
But what it came to mean to you? That’s truly beautiful.
Love you!
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I love the picture now, too.
Thank you.
Love you back
Really?!?! We have to get all emotional so that first thing this morning I have tears running down my pathetic face? I feel the same about my hubbs. Must be about that “time”of the month. Beautiful post, BTW. I know I have said it before but I really do love your writing. Now off to Pilates to meditate myself out of this.
Have a great weekend.
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OMG how much do I love that this post had you in a state you needed to be “meditate[d] out of?”
YAY!!!
Seriously, sorry bout that.
Hey, it’s good to know there are other people out there who feel the same way about their husbands. Thank goodness, right?
You may not be a photog, but you take great photos. What a beautiful tribute to your man and he clearly only has one chin (so far) so congrats!
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I just about peed my pants on the “one chin” part!
Yes, I am all proud of his single chin. It really pisses me off that he can eat whatever the hell he wants and never get a second chin though. Skinny bitch…
So I guess if you enrolled in Art of Grilling you’d hate him even more? I don’t know – send him over for a weekend with me. I guarantee he’ll at least be 80% softer and cuddlier.
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So, here’s the thing.
He eats junk. I’m a horrible person. Home-cooked meals for him are similar to being the kid that got the golden ticket. Anyway, he’s one of those people with the untouchable metabolisms, which I hate his skinny guts for, so if he did take Art of Grilling, he would probably be losing weight from the food that didn’t come from Jack In The Box. Then I would have to kill you with your BBQ tongs
So I just had a flashback to your old Twitter page with the demonic deer, and I imagined them w/ BBQ tongs.
ACK! You’ll be having nightmares in no time!
I do miss my deer… so much…
*sigh*
That is the perfect amount of sappy.
I’m glad you think so
That’s just beautiful. Makes me smile.
Thank you!
Smiling is awesome! Glad I could be of service.
That is really a great photograph. I love all the meaning you found in it. Very, very sweet. Even if he is a skinny bitch.
Thanks Cheryl!
It kind of took my breath away when I really looked at it, you know?
And yes. Yes he is. But he’s my favorite skinny bitch
This is so sweet yet so powerful! Love it, Roxane! I stumbled it, too.
Say what? You stumbled it?!?! YOU ROCK!
Thank you Liz.
Much Love
What a sweet post! How awesome that you didn’t send that one to the recycling bin. And “Always Kiss Me Goodnight”? Love that one.
AHA! You know all about that sign above the bed, huh? I love it, too!
He really does have a nice mouth. I think it’s a great shot. A handsome man who loves his wife and kids, what more could a girl want?
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Thanks! I think his mouth is just lovely.
That’s the thing. I really do have everything I could ever want. Or need.
I am such a lucky woman!
Oh, how I love to have my breath taken away by the love I have for my husband.
Or the love you have for yours.
This is just an awesome post . . . and if you hadn’t already posted exquisite stuff over at Nichole’s house?
This small moment would have also served you well.
Happy sighs.
Well done, you.
Your husband is all kinds of lucky.
As are you.
OH KRIS! You say the sweetest things. Stop that! You’re making me blush! (okay you don’t really have to stop that. You know I enjoy it ::wink::)
Thank you. So much.
Me and you and our mushyness for our husbands lately! What will people think?!
Love you.
This is such an amazing post.
I love everything about it from the photo to the sentiment.
It always me all mushy to read about love. I’m a total sap, but you already knew that!
Just beautiful, Roxane.
Thank you, Nichole.
I am the same way. The blogging world needs more saps like us, don’t you think?
Seriously, that picture is hot. And what you wrote is hot. And what is means to you is a bolt of love out of Cupid’s little hands. Sigh. What a lovely re-discovery.
I KNOW! I thought about saying all the “hot” things I was thinking, but couldn’t bring myself to say them in front of my MIL (possibly). Maybe another time, another place.
Thank you. The part about Cupid: *Swoon*
Oh, that was so so lovely.
Sometimes the accidental pictures are the best ones.
And so, dear lady, is the ability to see.
Perfect.
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Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I have a hard time seeing sometimes. I had to look at least twice for it to register that this one was a keeper.
I’m trying to get better at “seeing” though
The minute I saw that photo I thought, “oh, those lips!” Because, honestly? Without sounding all creepy? Those are some NICE lips you got yourself there. But then I started reading. Then I started crying. For so many, many reasons. Mostly b/c I adore my husbands lips due to the fact that I find them sexy, but this post made me realize all the inside reasons I adore them. And his lips? Kissed all our babes first, too. So.damn.sexy.
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Um, no. That does not sound creepy at all. I know just what you mean.
“All the inside reasons” make the outside reasons that much sexier.
Thank you so much!
Roxane. Oh. my. Found you through Kris’s links, and I am so going to follow you from now on. I was hooked from the first line. “Those lips promised me forever.” Lovely. And such an intimate photo. Thank you for sharing.
YAY! I do love me some Pretty All True. It’s good to meet a fellow Kris fan.
YOU SPELLED MY NAME RIGHT! NOBODY DOES THAT! I LOVE YOU ALREADY! (sorry didn’t mean to shout that. okay yes I did.)
Thank you for finding your way over here!
Okay, see, I LOVE the enthusiasm!
I pay attention to details. A person’s name is the most important word in the world to that person!
I shall promise never to misspell it.
And you should know. Your hubs has a sexy mouth.
You lucky girl, you!
I know right?!?! I am so so lucky
So true! Thanks for taking the time to look into the details. That means a lot.
I’ll be honest – I am guilty of not looking past Tim’s madras plaid shorts to see his other beautiful-ness. This picture and even more the gorgeousness that is always your writing helps me see you both in context. In the context of the family you have created.
Absolutely beautiful, as usual.
Much love.
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Wow. Best comment ever. EVER.
I just love you. A ton.
The fact that this post let you see us in context makes me feel like I have done my bloggy duty. ::patting myself on the back::
Much Love Back!
beautiful. simply beautiful.
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Thank you very very much.
So glad Kris put you on her feature. This post is freakin awesome.
Wow! Thank you! Yeah, Kris is the best.
The photograph…Beautiful
The description of its meaning…Breathtaking
Your writing….Exquisite
I am so glad Kris led me to you..I look forward to reading so much more!!
Thank you so so much! What kind things to say!
Thank goodness for Kris, right?
That was absolutely gorgeous!! I loved the picture, but your words were absolutely precious. He is lucky to have you!
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Hey Kelley!!!
I’ve missed you. I haven’t been the bloggy buddy I should be lately. I’d like to make excuses about how I’m all busy and what not, but I’ve been kind of lazy lately. I promise I will come over to your place asap.
I’m pretty sure I’m the lucky one. Thanks dude. You are too sweet.
I’m not a photographer either. It’s not always about having this great photo. It’s about the meaning behind the photo. Obviously, this one is so full of meaning and love!
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Yes, exactly! Glad you understand where I’m coming from. Sometimes I don’t even know where I’m coming from. Ha ha!
Wow. I mean, wow. Roxane, sorry I’ve been away so long. This post made me cry. How wonderfully sweet and it really is an amazing photo. Thanks for the reminder to see the special things in the different angles.
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I’m so glad to see your avatar again! Thank you. Such nice compliments. I can’t take all the credit though. I’ve got some really good stuff to work with
The picture is really good on its own, but with your words? It’s AMAZING!
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Thanks! You are so sweet. I like the picture, too, now!
Ack. That was so sweet. I wish my husband were here now so I could give him a smooch… and maybe some other stuff.
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Hee! Glad to have inspired some husband lovin (even though he’ll have to wait to enjoy it with you)
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