Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Karyn Indursky

 

Don't bother buying me

a Hallmark card this year.

Don't bother buying me

a box of assorted chocolates.

Don't bother buying me

a pretty piece of jewelry.

Don't bother buying me

fancy perfumes to spray on.

Don't bother buying me

elegant clothing to strut in.

Don't bother buying me

a lavish dinner at a restaurant.

Don't bother buying me

any roses that will wither.

Don't bother buying me

a bottle of special champangne.

Don't bother buying me

presents from selected stores.

 

Take the time to show me

you truly care.

Take the time

to open doors for me.

Take the time to read me

something you wrote.

Take the time to spend

time with me.

Take the time to share

your dreams with me.

Take the time to tell me

about your day.

Take the time to smile

and laugh with me.

Take the time to walk

with me hands in hands.

Take the time to be affectionate

and show compassion.

Take the time to give me

all your love.

 

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