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My Bloody Valentine

My bloody valentine Is the love of distrust The wonder if it's love or just lust The feeling broken hearted when seeing we're crushed The love of beauty and the ugly of us The lose of attention when nothing is mentioned The battle being fought without submission Being totally ignored when love is the mission No flowers being bought or dinner in the kitchen No gifts being sought or love being mentioned

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Valsa George

Date: 2/22/2025 1:57:00 AM

Indeed a bloody Valentine! He deserves the name. When love is absent and lust predominates, sex becomes repulsive. Well written dear friend.

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/17/2025 10:54:00 AM

That one that hit hardest, the quiet when nothing is mentioned, bringing on a bleeding heart, a little humor as well! Enjoyed

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/14/2025 2:34:00 PM

Your poem has a raw, emotional edge to it--almost like a love poem turned inside out. My Bloody Valentine captures the painful contradictions of love, where passion and heartache tangle together. The repetition of contrasts--love vs. distrust, beauty vs. ugliness, attention vs. neglect--builds this slow, aching realization that the relationship is more war than warmth.

Jan Terry

Date: 2/13/2025 6:46:00 PM

I love your poem. I was wondering if you meant to say the 'loss' of attention. Anyway, I enjoyed it.