The words that pour through my pen represent a concentrated overflow of all of the passion, pain and promise that I’ve experienced throughout the years. And while I work through my ability to freely share it all with you, I take solace in the fact that others have successfully achieved that level of openness

I was often told that a picture was worth a thousand words. But as I’ve gotten a little older and a tad bit wiser, I’ve come to realize that powerful imagery is worth so much more than those thousand words … especially when it speaks to the very pulse of your passion for another person.

Last night, I aimlessly walked the streets of Amsterdam with no set destination in mind. Now, it wasn’t like I didn’t have anywhere to go … in fact, it was quite the opposite. But before I could make my scheduled dinner plans, I wanted to walk and clear my mind a bit.

Lord, grant me the strength to always honor my gift of self-expression. But if I ever fall short and it’s taken away, I pray that I’m still able to learn from the thoughts and honest expressions of others—particularly as it relates to love and relationships.

How could I call myself a true advocate of love if I didn’t pay tribute to those who thrive in the art of romantic expression? Yes, it’s time for another installment of Love Quotables, my ode to the true romantics of the world. I hope you enjoy their words as much as I do.

I will never lose sight of the power of love. Nor will I ever forsake the gift of expression. That’s why I get excited when it’s time to unveil another segment of Love Quotables. In each installment, I get to honor those who also believe in the sacredness of self-expression, and who prove as much by pouring their heart out through their words.

The true beauty of love is found in the infinite amount of ways it can be expressed. That’s why I always find joy in sharing Love Quotables, my ongoing search for the most poignant expressions of love. Here’s a fresh sampling of unique, heartfelt sayings from both everyday people and prominent figures in history.

I’ve decided to change up the approach to my Fly Poetry section today. Instead of featuring a traditional poem, I wanted to post the lyrics to a song that me to reads like beautiful poetry (Not to mention the fact that it now has a very special meaning to me.)

The world would be lost without the gift of expression … well, at least the world that I occupy. That’s why I’ve always worked hard to highlight those who consistently master the art of self-expression. So as we present this 16th installment of our popular Love Quotables segment, let’s take a moment to congratulate those who not only excel at this gift, but who also make our jobs easier.

If my words prove incapable of articulating my heart’s appreciation for you, then let the words of others inspire a new sense of understanding of just how much you mean to me. Here is Volume 15 of Love Quotables. Enjoy.