Valentines' Day At Millville Grade School

As the autumn of my life approaches, some memory fades, But I still recall very special times from my primary grades. We did things then, now considered politically incorrect, Enjoying Valentine and Halloween parties - no one did object! The Valentine party was the social event of the school year. Kids secretly expressed affection for that very special dear. They deposited their cards in a box covered with colorful crepe; Walls were bedecked with hearts of every size and shape! Someone scrawled on the blackboard, "We Love You Miss Ruth!" And below were scribbled the names of her adoring youth. Valentines cost two for a penny in those uncluttered days; A cheap way to express puppy-love in such endearing ways. As the cards were distributed, secret admirers gave a shy grin; Boys received saccharine cards much to their chagrin. Miss Ruth served cookies, cocoa and chocolate milk, And heart-shaped candies saying 'Mine' or something of that ilk! Miss Ruth gave a special hug to every girl and boy. Her love and care topped off a day of consummate joy! I fear that the children of today may never again enjoy, The simple pleasures I knew that today some vow to destroy! Now I wonder if in this day and age where anything goes, If children are even permitted their affection to disclose? Or have the politically correct creeps decreed it ain't okay, For kids to celebrate innocent love on Saint Valentines' day!