Valentine's Day

Chocolate, flowers, cards with hearts,
And the message each imparts:
“You’re a person I adore;
Who could ask for something more?”

Tell us that today’s the day 
We must have something nice to say
To husbands, daughters, sons, and wives:
We’re grateful that you’re in our lives.

Even though I see your flaws,
I accept them all, because
All your plusses far outweigh
The foolish things you sometimes say.

The little habits that annoy
Do not mean that I don’t enjoy
The many ways you are so sweet;
You really make my life complete.

I’m sure you have your own long list
Of things I do that make you pissed,
But underneath the love is strong;
That’s why our union’s lasted long.

So on this day of sentiment,
I think of years that came and went
And I am thrilled you still are mine,
And hope you’ll be my valentine.


For PD's Valentine's Day poem contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Taylor Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Congrats, Ilene. Nice going. xxxRalph
Andresen Avatar
February 17, 2013 at 5:12 AM
- A very sweet Valentine's poem, it had to win Ilene !!!! - Love it. - CONGRATULATIONS!! - Have a beautiful Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Gasun Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 10:58 PM
Congratulations my dear Ilene for your very lovely write and fantastic win! I enjoyed reading your great Valentines poem! love/hugs, Leonora
May Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 5:57 PM
wonderful write...congrats on your win
Merryman Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Ilene, congrats on your win with this sweet Valentine poem! Love, Kim
Guzzi Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM
So nice to hear of long lasting LOVE. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Haick Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Ilene!
A   Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Ilene, CONGRATULATIONS :-) with your lovely and wonderful poem. always & forever *LINDA
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2013 at 11:16 PM
I think PD should place this one really high. It is so cute and speaks volumes!!
Anish Avatar
February 15, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Hope you had a good V. Day Happy Purim! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Manassian Avatar
February 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Ilene...finally, a peek at your romantic side....I must say, I like it! :)
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