V-Day

I do not need to eat
In a romantic atmosphere.
I’d much prefer a pub-type place
For burgers and a beer.

Those fancy boxed-up chocolates
And a dozen long-stemmed roses
Would get a thumbs-down vote
If that’s what anyone proposes.

On V-Day, I prefer a card
And possibly a flick,
With dinner in the kind of place
That I would always pick.

As long as on this date I have
My husband by my side,
Then all of my requirements
Have somehow been supplied.

So all those red accoutrements
And other mushy stuff
Won’t make me any happier – 
For love’s reward enough.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Macfarlane Avatar
February 17, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Awww...this is so sweet. your hubby is a lucky man. You are a wise woman. Hugs
Johnson Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Any man should be so lucky. To have a gal so prim and plucky. To share a burger and a beer. Well there's just one thing left to say. HERE! HERE! Hope your day was everything you wrote. Peace. :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 8:46 PM
Here here, I am with you on this one, sweetie.
Dailey Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 2:47 PM
I just give my wife poetry and it has worked for me for 43 years - at least I think it is 43 and I think it has worked. Loved your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2014 at 8:47 PM
after 43 years, It would be great to see tickets for a cruise though!!! I bet she loves your poems!!
Amadore Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Very nice! A sensible and mature attitude and level of expectation, and recognition of what is really important. Good work.
Pettit Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 6:26 PM
Nicely written for all lovers on the day of this patron saint.
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