The castle was made of stone and many years old. The ivy ran up the side of it and the sinking sun cast brilliant light upon the green leaves. As you walk through large wooden heavy doors of the castle, you see candle light dancing on the walls. There are many doors inside, all of which you want to explore, but decide to take the first one. Inside the first room is a library. You smell the old books as you walk inside. You look in wonderment at the collection of tomes lacing the walls. You wonder about the person who resides in this castle of stone. What secrets lie inside the castle? Could you learn about them by taking a trip though the stone walls.

    As you will see we all build our own stone walls, people have hurt us, we build a wall, so that no one will hurt us again that badly. People brighten our days... and some of the light will show through that wall we have so painstakingly built. The light will shine upon the person who has brightened your day... and they will see what a true heart you really have. Sadly this light is only shown to a few people, but the world should see how beautiful you really are. Your outside may be stone, but inside you are a bright and shining light of brillance. Why do you hide this from everyone you meet? You know we all have this light inside us... share it with another person , make their day, be pleasant, show your sense of humor, show your compassion, show your love to all mankind. It will then be a much better place to live.

    I have been chatting on the internet for many years. I have seen people's true light shine. This is my Valentine's Wish for all of you my friends. Shine your light of love, compassion, and humour on those that truly believe you are a stone wall. You may be surprised at what happens.  I thank you all for making my times with you truly magical and for sharing your thoughts with me, whether it was humorous, sad, happy, silly, or angry. I hope that a little light from behind my walls has shone through and touched your heart as you have touched mine.

Happy Valentine's Day
Starr-Tay-Lore
 

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