Forgotten Valentine

The world is made for lovers, on this new Valentines Day
And that was from my brother because it had gone astray.

He sent it to his girlfriend; I had hoped the card was for me
But when I opened it, I was shocked at the words I did see.

My brother professing love for me, I knew his handwriting well
He told me how I would see his heart begin to swell.

As you may imagine, this shocked me to the core
When the postman came back and knocked upon the door.

“That card I put through here, it was not meant for you
I know your brother well and he asked me this to do.

Put it through his girlfriend’s door, to save the prices a stamp
I have put it though the wrong one, the bulbs gone in the street lamp.”

“That’s ok”. I said, but you must have one for me
“Sorry love” he said, “You are a forgotten Valentine again I see.”

11.02/2013 ©
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gresham Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 2:56 PM
I really enjoyed this poem;
Haick Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Congratulations on a very fine win, Mandy! You're a riot! Luv, Annalise
Esquire Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 11:08 AM
My Dearest Little Sister, Hope this finds You and Yours Healthy and high in the Spirit Check Your big brothers new POEM I will never forget YOU LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Big Brother...Harry
Esquire Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Happy Valentines Day Sis, LOVE YOU from my Heart and Soul...Harry
Gasun Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 7:18 AM
...you and your love ones the BEST, LUCK, LOVE AND HAPPINESS this Valentines Day and always. About this poem, I love it so much again and the smiles it gives from the heart. A winning piece for me! Good luck always! my love and big hugs, Leonora
Gasun Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 7:14 AM
My dearest friend Mandy, this is so beautiful and lovely write which I greatly enjoyed reading! You're not 4gotten my dear friend. I'm so happy that I came here to greet you on this very special day; if not, I've really missed this. Going this to my fav. if you don't mind. Thanks! You really write so well & a happy poem. I love it. So, I'm also here to greet you a very happy Valentines Day! I'm deeply so sorry if I'm more late to visit. Belated so much thanks for everything! Wish u all...(cont.)
Komala Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Hi my golden angel Mandy... I love this one ... very amazing and thank you for sharing your brilliant write.. my dearest Valentine...<3 <3 <3 :) Sk
Trifiatis Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Dear Mandy, On the one hand it is a very funny story to write about, on the other It is sad when you think you are forgotten BUT look at the bright side: There are 364 days that you have not been forgotten by your friends! Happy Valentine ’s my dear. Who knows tomorrow is another day. All can happen! Thank you for visiting!
Austin Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Dear Mandy Tams. At last I have found the perfect girl for a Valentine. My pacemaker is going crazy. The rest has been lost for years. I sincerely hope you have not been forgotten on Valentine's day. Love, daver
Horne Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 7:42 AM
lol, glad to hear it's fiction - lovely write, my friend. Strange about John/Jack Horne, but some people call Johns Jacks, and vice versa, so he could well have been another Jack Horne.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 2:32 AM
Hi and thanks for your sympathy's but this is a work of fiction honest , but bless you all xx
Guzzi Avatar
February 12, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Thanks for reading my writes, I have enjoyed yours this evening. {Harry and I are waiting for your info..tickle tickle!] Light & love
O'Leary Avatar
February 12, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Nice poem, thoiugh it's kinda sad... Anyway, congrats on your win!!! Terry
Williams Avatar
February 12, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Mandy congrats on your win, a sad day eh, like your avatar give it a backward glance...David
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February 11, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Mandy:-) ... Congratulations, with your awesome poem in Debra s "The Forgotten Valentine... " contest... glad to see you on the winning list. Always & Forever* PD
Jones Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 5:22 PM
This sounds like one of those things that just has to be true.....wonderful.....
Squyres Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM
This one sent me off in so many directions of emotions !! Well done !! Congratulations on your Win in my contest and thank you for your support !! I do hope you are never forgotten !!!
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM
A good write for the Valentine contest. I can't remember when the last time I got a Valentine card from my love. Warm Smiles, Connie
Fisher Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I hope if this is a winner it will make up for the unhappy ending.
Babcock Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Ahhh a forgotten valentine on the soup. No way love you are our valentine. hugs phyl
Kendrick Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Cute one..If for a contest, reads like a winner..Enjoyed reading this morn..I needed a chuckle..Sara
Horsman Avatar
February 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM
you forgotten, no way, with poetry like this,, golden girl you are soups valentine, your light your love is infectious
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