Valentine's Day, my heartbeat with longing for you.

For those who wonder where I am? I answer: I'm around!

I have been absent from here, however writing continues to be part of my life.

I've been circulating, meeting new people, getting out of my comfort zone, listening, and learning.

Here is a summary of the main literary events of recent times:

01/01/2023 - I started drafting a new book of Poetry.

17/01/2023 - I gave the first autograph signing of the year, at the request of a person who bought my book Nonô's Poetry Anthology.

17/01/2023 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - First Creative Writing session on Femininism(s) - at Galveias Palace Library.

18 a 20/01/2023 - 25th edition of the Course "Online Writing Techniques: Websites, Intranet, E-Mail, Newsletter and Social Networks" - INA (without photo).

24/01/2023 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Second Creative Writing Session on Femininism(s) - at Galveias Palace Library.

25/01/2023 - First Wild Writing Session - online (no photo).

04/02/2023 - 15h-19h40 - Afternoon of preparation for contests and future of Nonô Poetry, at the Municipal Library of Sintra.

04/02/2023 - Submission of two poems for Wislawa Szymborska Poetry Contest.

08/02/2023 - Second wild writing session - online (no photography).

And to be able to focus, I had to say no to so many other opportunities that came my way.

Lately, although I haven't created videos, I was happy to learn that Nonô Poetry channel on YouTube has two new subscribers. This is because all of you are important to me.

Besides literature and poetic writing, in my spare time, I also dedicate my time to numerous activities. Here are a few:

- Gym (Belly Dancing, Zumba, Cycling, Localized, Pound, Pilates, Yoga and Machine).

- Trips and walks in nature and on the beach.

- Parties, events, and concerts.

- I relax and meditate.

And I grab every opportunity to feel alive and above all happy.

I dedicate the following love poem to you:

Day of love

Day of love

For single and married

Today there's no room for pain

Let's get excited.

Our hearts are beating

It's time to give

While some discourse

Others prefer to gift.

Together we are stronger

As friends or companions

If you're alone don't mind

There are still ladies and gentlemen.

Between evil and well-wishers

Awaken affection

Stop suffering now

Open your heart!

For today I say goodbye with love, kisses, and a strong hug, see you soon.

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)