“The eternal happiness in life is to love and be loved.”
—George Sand
This is the first time in recent memory that my beloved wife Cecile and I have been apart on Mother's Day. Fortunately, I am with our son, Jason, who was born out of love. This lover’s park in Miraflores is situated on El Malecon, a six-mile stretch of parks laid above the cliffs of Chorrillos. The sculpture of two lovers creates an illusion of floating high above the Pacific Ocean like the parasailing enthusiasts nearby. The colorful decorative walls are inscribed with love quotes that virtually exude romance. One would be hard pressed to find a monument on Earth dedicated for lovers.
The statue of El Beso (The Kiss) from Victor Dedfin features two lovers united in an intimate and passionate kiss. The park celebrates the joy of love openly. It is a favorite spot for people in love of all ages. The park emanates freedom for the unapologetically display of love without conventional brakes or boundaries. John and Yoko Uno came to mind during their iconic love in. Fortunately, some of the kisses will lead to marriage and children and grandchildren that many are blessed to have.
With this in mind Happy Mothers Day to my first love, my late mama Maria; my beloved Cecile, my sweet daughter Michelle who gifted us with three amazing grandchildren, and of course our son-in-law Kyle’s mother Kim who gave birth to him, for let’s face it, it takes two to Tango:) And, my sister Josie.
Postscript: Cecile, on our way back to our hotel, I spotted our initials D & C in a heart, Peru 2012 on the sidewalk.
