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When you choose to send a greeting card to a special person, you are looking forward to their appreciation. There are many ways in which you can make cards have the impact or effect you are looking for. First, all cards are meant to touch the hearts of recipients and communicate a particular message. When you want to really make a difference with the cards you send, you need to look into the kind of greeting cards message you include on them. Messages should be emotive yet straight forward and clear. They should not appear to be forced and for this reason, the best greeting cards messages are those from the heart. If you really love your friends and family, you should not have any problem expressing your emotion and affection towards them. However, even if you love them, sometimes it can be pretty hard to really express your emotion in the right manner. This is because you might be worried whether the message will come out right or not.

A good greeting cards message has several properties. First, it shows how the person sending feels. It also shows the kind of state the person sending was at. In other words, you will get to read the mood and state of mind of the sender. A good greeting cards message should not be vague. Therefore, as the recipient, you should not struggle to find out what it means. In some messages, people are able to read between the lines and, apart from there being clear, some messages are intentionally mysterious. For example, cards sent by people who love each other romantically are very edgy. They are exciting and they leave many wondering. This is a good thing because they communicate the romance and mystery. The best messages are those that are personalized. This means that cards should have messages written by sender. Many cards come with an already written massage but, to make it more personal, you should strive to express your feelings. However, many cards that already have messages on them may capture what you have in mind and you may not have to write your own message.

A good greeting cards message should speak for itself without the need for further explanation. I think this is the greatest property. Some people will use poetry as the wording when it comes to messages. Others may even use famous quotes to stress what they have to say. Others will take a few words from a favorite song and include it in the message. This is very special and, more and more people should strive to do something different when it comes to the wording of messages. If you are not a very poetic person, you do not have to strain to make an impression; go with what you have. It is not about which message is most beautiful but, it is about which emotions are real and sincere. Therefore, the next time you are writing messages on cards, take time to really do something special for your loved ones.


- Francis Githinji

Would you like to compose personal love letters and poems for your sweetheart but don’t know where to begin? While it’s true that a personalized love letter is usually preferred over a greeting card, unfortunately most folks don’t put forth the extra effort to compose one. Although this may be due to lack of time, often people are too timid or lack the confidence to write their own. Many feel they don’t have the necessary writing skills or flair. Fortunately, writing of this nature can be mastered with a little practice and patience. In no time at all, you could be writing material that captures the heart of your lover.

Writing Tips for Love Letters and Poems

The first thing to remember when composing a love message to your mate is to write from the heart. Let the person know your true feelings for them. This may include telling them how you felt when you first met, describing past events or occasions that are dear to your heart, or telling them of their qualities you find most attractive. Remember you are writing to an individual. Take time to personalize your letter or poem and it will be cherished for years to come.

How many people do you know who have saved love letters that are decades old? Actually it’s not too uncommon for a person to keep hand written correspondence from a former or current lover. Now ask yourself how many people would be likely to save greeting cards from years gone by. While maybe a few, the numbers are nowhere near that of hand written letters and poems. This fact alone should inspire you to create your own love greetings.

Special Events and Occasions

The following list contains holidays and events that are the perfect time for letting your lover know just how you feel.

* Valentine’s Day

* Sweetest Day

* Birthday

* Anniversary

* Marriage proposal or engagement

* Birth of a child

These are just a few of the special times you may wish to write your own love letters. However, you needn’t wait for a certain event to express your feelings of passion. Often receiving a love greeting unexpectedly can have the greatest impact. Your mate will be grateful that you took the time to express yourself for no special reason.

After a little practice, you will become more comfortable writing your own love messages. In fact, your mate may soon start to expect or anticipate hand written correspondence from you. When this occurs, you will know your efforts have been worthwhile.


- Zhang Xiao Hong