A Valentine's Heart

A Valentine’s Heart I wanted to send you my heart but knowing the mess of me I choose another’s. Wal-Mart’s shelves well packed. They have everything you need. A little befuddled in choosing, I saw an older man there. He wanted a heart too, on Valentine’s Day. We roamed the aisles - so many to choose. His name on the list – credit card ready. They all came in neat, tidy fabric boxes Shiny red - big and small - smelling of roses - stuffed full. I found one that I wanted as mine and turned to pay – seeing him - standing I asked if he needed help. He smiled weakly, “I wanted one that beats.” Published: MCI