Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

On Valentine's Day

Here’s a start: a candy heart
Or long-stemmed bright-red roses;
Lingerie, to make her day
Romantic, one supposes.

Not too hard to find a card
With sentimental saying.
For a treat, go out to eat
(And naturally, you’re paying).

Better yet, go into debt
And buy a sparkly trinket.
Dim the lights, so appetites
Include champagne – then drink it.

Or, don’t fuss and be like us – 
With years of love behind us,
We’ve agreed, we do not need
A token to remind us.

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Caren Krutsinger February 17, 2019 at 12:37 AM There was a time that I thought this was valentine's day, Ilene: "Better yet, go into debt And buy a sparkly trinket." Ha! Thank you for the reminder; I had forgotten it.

Tom Cunningham February 15, 2019 at 5:52 AM Well said Ilene, everyday can be valentines day.

Rico Leffanta February 14, 2019 at 7:21 PM Another keeper, Ilene! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2019 at 6:06 PM This poem is so charming Ilene. I identify most with your last stanza, though my husband did get me my favorite coral colored long stemmed roses. Love this sweet Valentine's Day poem. Happy Valentine's Day my friend! xxoo

Barbara Gorelick February 14, 2019 at 5:46 PM We celebrate with a dinner out.. no trinkets. I really like this...BG

Sunlite Wanter February 14, 2019 at 5:19 PM Oh, my goodness! I don't want to give up my chocolates!!!

Jan Allison February 14, 2019 at 5:13 PM made me smile Ilene as we too don't need a certain day in the year to celebrate our love and be forced into buying romantic tat at extortionate prices lol:-) hugs Jan xx