Valentine Romance

Valentines day is always something special to me, I explained. 
So I planned a romantic evening and got ready for my campaign.
The children were at a sleepover with their favorite friends they adore.
So I met my hubby as he came in, accidentally tripping and making him hit the door.
Thank God his head is hard as he hit that, the nearby TV, but very little more.
I made Cherries Jubilee as a snack while he sat there with an ice pack to his head. 
But before I knew it, I’d knocked it over and almost burned down the house instead.
When he finally put the fire extinguisher away…
I got up and got some of the kids’ apple tarts I had made. 
He bit in deep and burned his mouth, declaring he wasn’t hungry and the pain would fade.
Next he decided to go upstairs, but I had put rose petals down everywhere in spades.
And yes you probably guessed it… he slipped and ended up needing a little aide.
At this he decided to take an aspirin and lay down upon the couch. OH  HHWell…
But I knew the rest needed to happen above, to totally create this romantic spell…
I had to get him to the candles and bubble bath, where my romantic dreams still dwelled. 
So I got out some scarves and danced toward him, tying up his hands before he fell.
He never knew what hit him as he was lassoed and gently bounced up the stairs.
I guess I wouldn’t have had to tie his feet… a few words would have done as well.
But you know me when I get going, my mind tends to lose a few brain cells…
He was flustered, exhausted and bruised when he got there, but he’s made of the right stuff.
Though as I took off the scarves, he flopped on the bed pulling the covers over his head kind of rough.
He said he loved me, but living with me could be kind of tough.
He said it was better to leave it to him, for the romantic endeavors and such.
He said he had reservations and play tickets in his shirt pocket for later on that night.
But what he needed now was some aspirin and a few moments of quiet respite. 
So with a sigh he started snoring, and my romantic dreams were momentarily crushed.
I dearly love the man you know. But, do you think maybe I tried too much?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 10:46 AM
this one is a fun read for all its humor. Nicely done, Carol! don't try so hard, sweetie. haha. Congrats for the win.
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December 15, 2012 at 5:10 AM
Congratulations on your winning spot Carol love xx
Mannan Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Adorable. Many congrats for this win.
A   Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Carol, congratulations in the Skat, contest. Take Care PD
A  Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Congratulations ~SKAT~
Lane Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 7:12 AM
Oh my! Love hurts. Tony
Treetop Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Your beautiful Valentine Romance made me laugh so much, so clever. Hope your husband fully recovered!
Brown Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Hoiday Poem"contest Carol. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 9:49 PM
CAROL ;-) CONGRATULATIONS, thank you for supporting my contest... I'm just dropping by to give everyone a warm congratulations and gratitude from the heart. ((you may get this comment more than once, if you entered more than one of my contest this week)) Have a wonderful weekend, GOD BLESS,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Congrats Carol on an amazing win with this wonderful holiday entry luv..
Kendrick Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Got a few chuckles..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara
Taylor Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Congrats, Carol. Awesome piece. Nice going. Best to you and yours. luv Ralph
Song Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Yes, Carol...yes you tried way way way tooooo much. Sounds like a wonderful script for Lucille Ball episode. Very lively. Love, Gwendolen
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