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The first line of this poem is a metaphor for Valentine's Day. That is when my husband and I first met.

Heart-shaped box of chocolates, late Winter surprise. See sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. She knows him now, all too well, every inch of him. This sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. A straight and narrow arrow flew from Cupid’s bowstring. Struck sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. He had to open them then - cause and effect of love. This sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. She was unexpected, for his fancy was charming. Grins sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. On the date set, another sailor came to make claim. Shocked sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. Oh poor boy…poor, poor sailor boy was a contestant. Watch sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes. Wouldn’t you know it…yes…his heart, branded by a poet. Her sailor, in a dark uniform, hiding his eyes.

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Date: 7/21/2025 4:48:00 PM
awesome Ghazal...you're so skilled. 45 years...amazing. We're at 43 1/2 :-)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2025 6:04:00 PM
Awesome, Sara! Thank you!
Date: 7/21/2025 4:28:00 PM
Very nice, Kim, 45 years, that's great - congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2025 6:04:00 PM
Thank you, David!
Date: 7/21/2025 12:25:00 PM
It wouldn't be difficult for "his heart, branded by a poet" :) beautiful story, I wish you happiness
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2025 12:32:00 PM
Thank you! We have been married for 45 years. Hugs
Date: 7/21/2025 5:54:00 AM
A symphony of love on St Valentine Day. Thank you for thinking of me. I started to post but I'm not with full muse yet. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2025 8:28:00 AM
Thank you, dear one <3

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