My Valentine

My Valentine

February the fourteenth
next week is Valentine's day,
and hope for a better gift
but I think I'll need to pray.

Last year I wasn't impressed
with the roses he gave me.
They were a bunch of plastic
which he probably found free.

My Valentine is a scrooge
doesn't like to spend money.
Although he says he loves me
and calls me dear and honey.

I have sent out subtle hints,
which he'd better take to heart,
diamonds are a girl's best friend
He'll understand – if he's smart.

Valentine's day has arrived,
There's a twinkle in his eye
as he hands me a small box
with red ribbon to untie.

The gift's wrapped to perfection
I wonder what it will be?
Maybe a diamond necklace
that would look perfect on me.

I ripped away the wrapping
for which I had no regards,
and yes, I've received diamonds
in a pack of playing cards!

Copyright © Vivien Wade Feb. 2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 12/14/2019 12:56:00 AM
Thanks Juliet. Good to have a bit of humor as it is good medicine. Blessings, Vivien
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Date: 12/13/2019 10:02:00 PM
LOL. Clever ending.
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Date: 2/21/2019 4:08:00 PM
Thanks Karen for comment. Many of my poems have a 'twist in the tale', Eulogy being one of them. Happy writing, blessings Vivien
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Date: 2/21/2019 12:55:00 AM
What a funny ending, and you have validated his fondness for being thrifty to boot!
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