I would begin with symbolic language and an in depth analysis of all of your lover's non-material assets and expound upon them. Really think about what it is about the person and what first made you feel drawn to them. If you really love the person to whom you are writing the letter, and it is the first such letter, I would not include sexual innuendo of any sort. Really think about your lover's characteristics, charms, idiosyncrasies, habits and voice. Make a list of these things and then write your letter using the list.

For example: "You are like a vessel filled to the brim with all I could ever ask for...those things which don't rust or carry with the wind...Your voice is like silk against my skin and your whispers soothe me." Or, "You remind me of my first day at college when I walked past the fountain in the garden, and I remember feeling so alive and fresh..."

The letter should not be too long and written on good paper. If you wear a specific cologne or perfume regularly, you might scent your paper with it. But I would not go over board with heart stickers or silly stuff like that. If you have stationary with red sealing wax, that would be a plus.

You'll want to keep the focus on "why" you love the person. Love really does ask "why"? Why do you love me? It isn't an unrealistic question. But it would take time to answer in some situations where one has simply "lost their mind" with love. If you are one who has lost his or her mind, I suggest you do NOT admit it. Try to compose yourself and keep your distance from the one you love for a couple of days. Analyze the person, yourself and your feelings. Then attempt the love letter.

Writing by candle light is thought provoking. You might try classical music. Some of Beethoven's pieces are absolutely heavenly and quite inspiring.

Do not allude to any ex-lovers or problems you've had with the opposite sex. Again, keep the focus on communicating your love to the person. Keep the letter between your lover and yourself without any reference to anyone else or any other situations. Do not compare your lover to another.

If you have a scientific bent, you might include what you know about the physical signals of love and admit to having them. Rapid heart beat comes to mind.

Sign your name in your best signature.

Perhaps you have a friend whom you can trust and you could have that friend deliver the letter with a red rose. You could have your friend dress in period romantic dress and in a very serious demeanor, deliver your letter in a box lined with silk.

No matter how you deliver it, or how long it is, if it is true, you are sure to be a winner.

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