Sticky Notes & Love Poems: Love’s Symphony

Love’s not a spectacle but quiet grace,

A daily note, a poem, a safe embrace.

It’s choosing to appreciate, expand, and share,

Creating space for two hearts to grow there.

In the grand orchestra of life, love plays the sweetest of melodies. But its true beauty lies not in thunderous crescendos but in the soft, persistent actions through our everyday existence. This is the heart of “Sticky Notes & Love Poems,” a book redefining romance’s very essence.

Kayla Griffin and Mark Galaviz, through their poetry book, “Sticky Notes & Love Poems,” present their love story to the world. They explain that love can bloom in the cracks of ordinary life, fostered by small acts of kindness that turn into something whole and beautiful.

The author’s history goes way back when Kayla, a self-described “100% pure chaotic raccoon,” and Mark, a retired military man, faced the usual living together challenge of clutter versus cleanliness. Their journey of compromise and love is what inspired this book.

Instead of letting their differences drive them apart, they chose to talk about it. Mark didn’t just tolerate Kayla’s mess; he embraced it as part of the woman he loved. And Kayla? She might not have become a neat freak overnight, but she recognized the importance of discipline in Mark’s orderly world.

Life, as it often does, threw its challenges their way. Law school, multiple jobs – Kayla was stretched thinner than a tightrope walker’s nerves. Amidst the chaos, she also feared that Mark might get tired of this chaos and walk away.

But Mark found a way to dissolve Kayla’s doubts in the most heartfelt and meaningful way imaginable. Each day, without exception, he slipped a sticky note into her lunch bag—a small square of paper adorned with handwritten words of love, encouragement, and unwavering devotion. These notes weren’t extravagant or flowery; they were simple, heartfelt reminders that he was always thinking of her, cheering her on, and standing by her side no matter what life threw their way.

And Kayla? She couldn’t help but reciprocate the sentiment. She began to pen her own notes for Mark, hiding them in places he’d least expect—inside his coat pocket, nestled in his car dashboard, or tucked between the pages of his favorite book. Each note was a small treasure waiting to be discovered, a spark of warmth that brightened even the most mundane moments. For an entire year, this quiet yet profound exchange of affection became their ritual. It wasn’t about dramatic gestures, expensive gifts, or grand proclamations of love that so often grace the screens of romantic films. Instead, it was about the quiet, consistent acts that said, “I see you. I value you. I love you, every single day.”

This, truly, is the essence of love. It doesn’t live in the glossy, picture-perfect moments that media glorifies or in fleeting bursts of passion. Real love thrives in the soft, unspoken gestures that weave into the fabric of daily life. It’s in the quiet spaces between breaths, the comforting brush of fingertips, the shared laughter over an inside joke, and the tender glances exchanged across a bustling room. Love grows in the small, steady actions that build over time—like the collection of sticky notes that, though tiny on their own, come together to form a tapestry of memories, commitments, and promises kept. In those simple, thoughtful moments, love finds its truest and most enduring expression.

As Kayla and Mark show us, love is a choice we make every day. It’s deciding to appreciate what we have, even when it’s not perfect. It’s the willingness to grow, stretch ourselves, and create space in our hearts and lives for another person. Yes, it’s work, but it’s the most rewarding work we’ll ever do.

“Sticky Notes & Love Poems” is a testament to love in its purest form – unadorned, unscripted, and utterly beautiful in its simplicity.

This book is for all the lovers out there. May you find your own sticky note melody and your own quiet poem of devotion. Remember, love isn’t about perfection – it’s about showing up, day after day, note after note, and doing one small gesture at a time.

After all, the most beautiful music often starts with the simplest of notes.

“Sticky Notes & Love Poems“ is now available on Amazon.