Send A Valentine's Day Message To Someone Via Illinois Patch

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Love: the quintessential paradox. It's ever-elusive, yet totally ubiquitous. A purveyor of pain, but a conjurer of contented sighs. It's hard to define, but the subject of countless songs, poems, novels and sometimes regrettable tattoos.

We at Illinois Patch want to give readers a chance to shout their love to the rooftops, whether you're head-over-heels for your sweetheart, smitten with your pet kitten or absolutely enamored with a new pasta you just tried.

Complete the form below to send a Valentine's Day dedication that will be published in a future article ahead of Feb. 14.

Have a photo you'd like to share with your message? Send it along with your name and permission to share to lisa.farver@patch.com by Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.