Love Letter

Today’s the day, I guess you knew,
To send your love a billet-doux;*
But if he doesn’t, too, or won’t,
Then send to him a billet-don’t.

*love letter (pronounced bill-ee-doo)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Johnson Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 11:46 PM
You are a teacher. Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day ilene.
Anish Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Funny stuff here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Devonshire Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 1:09 PM
Enjoyed this witty write, Ilene! I hope you are showered with love letters on this Valentine's Day.
Smith Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Great Ilene...hope you receive one
Allison Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM
ha ha ha I definitely won't as we have never celebrated with gifts:-) hugs Jan xx
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