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No Valentine
by Peter J Benson → (All Poetry by Peter J Benson)
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We're stuck with each other!

NO VALENTINE


No Valentine for you , my love.
Just the same old stuff.
Sweaty socks in the laundry
And dirty dishes in the sink.
Clean the cats’ hairballs
And I’ll caulk the tub.

I could take you out for dinner;
But that would include
Watching buffed people
In love for a week
Pretending forever.
We don’t need that.

I held your hand last night.
You were snoring.
I’ll hold it tomorrow too.
Please wash the window.
I’ll take care of the floor
I know your back hurts.

This Valentine stumps me.
Should I love you
One day a year?
I don’t think so.
It’s for youngsters.

Young, or maybe new, loves.
People with something to prove.
I have nothing. To prove.
I don’t love you just today;
I love you everyday.

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 Reviews of "No Valentine"
Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Loving this one, are you gonna write one for 2005, or just move this to the top? ;) Loving her everyday with nothing to prove, is the best, I'd just move it.

JC xoxoxo

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 2, 2004
excellent! you must keep cupid busy ;)

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on February 26, 2004
Smooth and beautiful!!!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on February 24, 2004
A real valentine and this is a write of realism and much beauty and meaning within. Love and peace to you, Peter. Regis

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on February 24, 2004
Sorry I missed this one earlier. Sentiments are realistic, but hey I dont mind a little Red Rose once a year, or going out to dinner and playing sweethearts, breaks the monontony, but otherwise, enjoyable write Peter.

Ch'erie

Reviewed by Lisa Cannons (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2004
Oh Peter! Bet Karen loved it!
Irish

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 14, 2004
Beautiful Peter!!

Happy Valentins Day!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on February 14, 2004
These are the reflections of a true love. Thank you! Lisa

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on February 14, 2004
Great write.

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
now THAT'S what I call a VALENTINE..none of that sickly sloppy romantic UNREAL stuff...Peter you LIVE a VALENTINE every day of the year!!!! Bless you..indeed your wife is fortunate to have such a loving hubby...
Vesna :)


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