Love is in the air… and in this week’s Sneak Peek 💌
Dive into inspiration, poetry, and a touch of magic this Valentine’s Day. Your sneak peek is waiting.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends 🖤 Whether you’re sharing the day with someone special or spending it in your own company, this week’s sneak peek is all about love—its complexities, its beauty, and everything in between. In the spirit of the day, I’ve gathered some of my favorite quotes, poems, and ideas that have made me think about what love truly means. So, let’s dive in and let our hearts wander.
Quote of the Week:
“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love." — Albert Einstein
Love has a way of pulling us in, no matter how hard we try to resist. Einstein knew it—gravity isn’t the thing to blame when you fall, but the feeling itself, something beyond our control, something beyond reason. Love doesn’t need an explanation; it’s just something that happens, like the earth beneath your feet.
Currently Listening:
“Window” by Still Woozy
This song feels like the quiet tension before something both beautiful and chaotic happens. There’s a delicate push and pull in the lyrics—a dance between wanting to hold on and knowing that you’re falling deeper into something that might just consume you. The song’s both playful and intense, like a secret you can’t quite keep hidden, but don’t want to let go of. The loop of longing, desire, and the feeling of being caught in a moment you can’t escape is what makes this track unforgettable.
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Currently Reading:
Mary Oliver’s The Poetry Handbook is a love letter to the craft—an intimate guide from one of the greatest poets of our time. It’s for those who believe in the quiet magic of words, in the power of a single line to change everything. With wisdom and grace, Oliver unravels the mysteries of meter, sound, and form, not to dictate rules but to invite exploration. It’s less a manual and more a map—one that leads us deeper into the heart of poetry, where feeling and meaning become one.
Inspired By:
Robert Burns’ "A Red, Red Rose" is the kind of love poem that sticks with you, long after the words are read. It’s simple, yet powerful—a timeless declaration of love that blooms and endures. Burns doesn’t just speak of love; he makes it feel endless, like the beauty of a red rose in full bloom. Every line pulses with the depth of emotion that makes love both fragile and unshakeable, reminding us that the truest love knows no bounds.
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This poem has a kind of quiet strength that lingers long after the last word. It speaks to the power of love to resurrect even the coldest parts of us, breathing life back into what we thought was lost. There’s something beautiful about the way the dead and the living dance together here—how love can reach across time, touching the things we thought were gone, and making them warm again. Check out @isaiahquinnpoetry on Instagram!
Top Post This Week:
A little poetry dump about love 🖤 Which one is your favorite?
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As we wrap up this week’s Valentine’s edition, remember that love isn’t always a grand gesture. Sometimes, it’s in the quiet moments, the subtle words, or the way we hold space for each other. Whether you’re celebrating with someone or simply embracing the love you have for yourself, I hope today brings you a little more warmth. Until next time, keep your heart open and your words flowing.
Love, always.
xx
Atticus