Saint Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day
                                     Dear martyr in heaven's 
                                           Wonderous Glow
                                     There's a holiday named
                                               after you, 
                                     I wonder, do you know?
                                        There are chocolate
                                        candies filling hearts
                                       Cupid's arrows aimed
                                               like darts
                                      Couples sharing kisses
                                       A million reminisces
                                                  And
                                  Lonely people crying tears
                                          Wishing for love
                                         that lasts for years
                                      
                                       Happy Valentine's Day
                                       Precious dear Saint
                                       How do we celebrate?
                                          With palpitations 
                                        Of loves heart rate
                                          Remembering not        
                                             Your death
                                        Gorgeous bouquets
                                               and roses 
                                    With a bit of babies' breath
                                        We celebrate love's
                                              Kindness
                                       The bright eyes healed
                                              Of blindness
                                       We hold the lover's
                                                 Creed
                                    That love is good indeed
                                   We celebrate your reason
                                    In goodness of a season
                                    Rebel gainst' emperor
                                                 Of war
                                       You proved love was 
                                          Worth dying for
                                              
                                        I think you'd smile in 
                                                happiness
                                     From heaven's glow above
                                        For the punishment
                                         And crime you did?
                                             Uniting hearts
                                                  in love

                                          Though the emperor
                                           Forbade the young
                                         To marry, it was true
                                        So in secret came the
                                                  Lover's
                                    their vows spoken before you
                                       The sweetness carried
                                              in your heart
                                           Was a love given
                                                 from God
                                         You knew that love 
                                           would not depart
                                           No matter where 
                                                you trod
                             
                                          Your path lead you
                                                to prison
                                          Where a maiden
                                               Blind was 
                                                brought
                                           Through prayer
                                            To Jesus risen
                                           Answer given to
                                            Prayer sought

                                         You taught her how
                                            Christ's healing
                                             Could make her
                                              blind eyes see
                                             You taught your
                                             Student quickly
                                             You taught her
                                               How to read
                                             You taught her
                                            God's enormous
                                          love, was all she'd
                                               Truly need.

                                           Then your loving
                                             Life was taken
                                          And your precious
                                               Blossom left
                                           Her love was never
                                                  Shaken
                                          As she stood within
                                                The cleft
                                           She knew that 
                                            You were taken
                                         To Heaven's Home
                                                 Divine
                                          To heaven's shore
                                           Ever her glance
                                          Where you were
                                               Valentine
                                               
                                      Happy Valentine's Day
                                             Dear brother
                                              in heaven's 
                                              Lovely Glow
                                           There's a holiday
                                           named after you, 
                                             I've wondered
                                              if you know?
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Y. Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 2:23 AM
WoW! BJ, I don’t know how I missed this wonderful write. It is so apt for Valentine’s Day. To me it’s one of the best Valentine’s Day writes that I have read. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved-Alexis
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 9:51 PM
Alexis, you are such a blessing to me, I need to drop by and visit your poems, you have so uplifted my evening with your sweet comments! I love St. Valentine so very much, I just had to write a poem in honor of him <3 Thank you for your visits to my poems and your sweet comments. I appreciate your kind words so very much! ~BJ
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 11:49 PM
Wow! This is amazing and moving. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! Blessings xxoo
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Thank you so much Connie, I was so very blessed that this poem was honored as POTD, I just love St. Valentine. My grandson was born tonight, and I hoped that he could make his entrance on February 14th, I asked my daughter to give Benjamin the middle name Valentino, but she had other plans! He will in my heart always be Benjamin Valentino though ;) Thank you so much for dropping by with your kind words! <3 ~BJ
Kaianah Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:33 PM
What a wonderful write BJ. <3 Congratulations on POTD! Stay safe and God bless. ~Anna Kaianah
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Thank you so very much Anna, your words are an enormous blessing to me, as ever! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, and hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day as I know you were busy serving and blessing your church! You are a precious poem, of love and servitude to our Lord <3 God bless you precious Anna :) <3 Luv, hugs, blessings and joy to you! <3 ~BJ
Gomez Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Such a beautiful poem and tribute! You are definitely deserving of POTD!
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Oh, Amanda, how precious! Thank you!!! I am truly thrilled, as I know you must see! :) What a joyous surprise! Your visit here and your sweet congratulation is SUCH a joy to me sweet daughter! I love you!! You are SO sweet! You, my dear girl, are the most beautiful poem I have ever had a part in, you get POML (Poem Of My Life!) <3 I love you Amy! Thank you, sweetheart, I am over the top blessed by your visit to Poetry Soup and your love! <3 ~Mama BJ :) <3
Seeker Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Wow! Such an amazing write! Thanks for sharing, Legros! A worthy choice of POTD!
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:09 PM
Your words mean so much to me Seeker, I have been basking in your poems, and I love them. I am blessed by your comment! I'm over the top overjoyed with POTD for this particular poem. I love that this precious Saint stood his ground for the sake of others, what a beautiful man. God bless you Seeker! Thank you so much for your kind words!! <3 ~BJ
Alex Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:18 PM
A very beautiful writing on the Valentines Day as well as saint Valentine. Congratulations!
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 9:59 PM
Thank you Christural, what a blessing your words are to me! I am thrilled that this poem is POTD, this precious Saint was so amazing, and stood his ground to the death for the sake of allowing true love to be united in marriage. I have loved what he did and wanted to honor him. Every congratulation here I feel is another smile to his precious heart of love. I am truly honored <3 Thank you again for your comment! God bless you! ~BJ
Nicole Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Such a *lovely* tribute. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations BJ, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 9:53 PM
Thank you for your sweet congratulations and comment Brandy, I appreciate you stopping by with your encouraging and words of congratulations, I am so very blessed by this POTD and for your visit and sweet comment <3 God bless you! <3 ~BJ
Roper Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM
Great verse, BJ, congratulations on POTD.
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:32 PM
Thank you so much Eve, for your congratulations and comment. I am so blessed to have this poem place in POTD, and I so appreciate you stopping by with your kind and encouraging words<3 Blessings to you! <3 ~BJ
One Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:53 AM
What an excellent choice for POTD!!!!
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:38 PM
Thank you so much Silent One!! It is so good to see you are here and read your comment <3 You were on my heart for the last few days and I was wondering how you're doing, and yay, here you are! Your words are an enormous encouragement and blessing to me :) Hugs to you!!
Brown Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 8:53 AM
Congratulations for this great POTD. Blessings ~ Debra
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Thank you so much Debra for your sweet comment of congratulations! I am seriously so very blessed and honored! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with many blessings and much love!! <3
La France Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 8:45 AM
BJ, your poem is so beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so much my beautiful friend, for your sweet comment and congratulations! This POTD placement is such a surprise, honor and joy to me! I love Saint Valentine, and this is just over the top awesome. I hope your day is filled with many blessings, joy and beauty dear Constance <3 I am so blessed by your sweet encouragement and friendship to me <3 God bless you!
May Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:29 AM
Beautiful tribute, Congrats on POTD
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Thank you for your comment and congratulations Joseph, I am so honored that this poem has placed in POTD! I hope your day ahead is beautiful and blessed!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Saint Valentine's Day" is a wonderful write/tribute to St. Valentine. Have a great/blessed day writing away..............
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Thank you so much Paula, for your deeply appreciated comment and congratulations! I am truly honored and blessed! May God bless your day ahead as well!! <3
Sands Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:49 AM
Congratulations for this great POTD BJ! Enjoy :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Heidi! I am honored and blessed, and your congratulations means so much to me! <3 :) Have a blessed day!
Baker Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Such a beautiful poem, B.J. Congratulations on your POTD. A romantic Love story and tribute to St. Valentine; and to God, the source of all Love. Enjoy your day! Bill
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:14 PM
Thank you Bill! I'm really, truly blessed! Yes, our God is the source of Love, He is LOVE <3 I was always sad to think that St. Valentine died a martyr's death, and use to wonder, so why do we celebrate? When I realized it was his bold unyielding stance of love, his life was so beautiful because of it, and we stand with him in a way, as we celebrate! To have conveyed this deep emotion and earn a POTD for his amazing stance truly makes me feel I honored this precious brother in Christ! I am simply thrilled :)
Strackbein Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:16 AM
Lovely, lovely wonderful poem!! Congrats on POTD
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Thank you so very much Cathy, for your sweet comment and congratulations! I am truly blessed and honored to honor him! <3 May your day be blessed!
Pandit Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 6:03 AM
Back with BIG congrats BJ on this awesome POTD. Enjoy your day.
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:03 PM
Hugs to you Vijay, I am so thrilled! <3 You are an amazing encouragement to me :) I'm so blessed and honored to honor him, someone who stood his ground until death in his stand for love, I'm in such awe. Thank you for coming back with your sweet congratulations and comment!
Calasibetta Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 5:28 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! A sensational tribute to St. Valentine! :)Paulette
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Thank you Paulette, I am amazed and so happy! I love Saint Valentine so much, and to honor him with a poem that placed in POTD is truly a joyful honor!! Thank you so much for your congratulations and sweet comment!
George Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 4:55 AM
You have paid a wonderful tribute to St. Valentine ! Definitely he will be enjoying from his heavenly seat, everyone celebrating this day with hearts overflowing with love. A lovely poem and one so deserving to be honored as POTD. Congratulations BJ....
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Thank you Valsa, I am truly blessed to honor this beloved brother of love and to see it placing in POTD, I am just overwhelmed with so much amazement and joy! I think about his precious stand till the death, to honor him with a poem that placed in POTD is just incredible! Thank you for your joyous words to me! <3 :)
Kyser Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 3:46 AM
prepare for a full inbox! Nice poem, congrats!
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM
I am truly blessed, and I am amazed! I wanted to honor this precious Saint, and to have it placed as POTD is truly honoring to him, I'm so incredibly blessed!!
Cunningham Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 12:34 AM
Back with congratulations BJ on the well deserved honour of POTD. Tom
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:35 AM
Tom, oh my goodness, thank you! I am so honored and blessed! I am thrilled as this is an honor to this beloved and favorite Saint. I am just speechless. I hope you have a truly blessed day, thank you for the joyous news <3 :) Blessings to you! ~BJ
Pandit Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:51 AM
A phenomenal write, BJ. A celebration of love --a tribute to the special day. This poem is a FAVE for me. A precious gift to all--in memorable words.
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:29 AM
Thank you so much Vijay, I am so encouraged and blessed by your kind affirming words, I am truly uplifted. I am happy this is a favorite for you! I hope you've had a blessed day, and thank you again my sweet friend :) <3
Cunningham Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 12:20 AM
A beautiful tribute to St Valentine, I hope you have wonderful day.. Tom
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:24 AM
Thank you Tom, I'm blessed that this is special to you. I had a hard time celebrating this day for many years, I wondered how the current celebrations had anything to do with the horror of his martyrdom. It has taken me a long time to see, we honor his loving choices in life, we too are in rebellion of the emperor of war as we raise the torch of a celebration of love, which he so embraced in his stance. Thank you for your encouragement! I hope your day is blessed! :) <3
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 9:20 PM
and thanks for what you said about my praise poem.
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:15 AM
Aw, your praise poem is so lovely, it is in my favorites <3 Luv you sweet Andrea!
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 9:19 PM
wow, you created the perfect Valentine poem, BJ. not just honoring Valentines day but the saint behind it. A fave for THIS
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 1:13 AM
Thank you so much Andrea, your words mean a lot to me, and I am so thrilled that this is a fav for you :) <3 God bless you, I hope your day has been blessed!
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