My Valentine

I was going to buy you flowers for this day
maybe some roses, tulips, or a daffodil.
Instead, we had to pay that darned electric bill.
Deciding to stay warm instead of some bouquet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 10:34 PM
You made the right choice!
Miller Avatar
April 2, 2022 at 6:00 AM
Thank you Caren I believe I did.
Wolf Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 8:27 PM
Faces of flowers would be sour... cold gets old! ~ Gershon
Miller Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 1:30 AM
Cold does get old indeed Gershon, thank you for your visit.
M  Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Reality before romance Ha! Enjoyed! Debx
Miller Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 1:34 AM
Hi Deb, so glad you enjoyed my little reality check. Best, Terry.
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