Valentine, Schmalentine

Amanda Leigh Graves

Who thought up this Valentine’s Day?

Just to give flowers and candy away

To look deep in her eyes

And play with his hair?

To let our hearts rise

And sing in the air?

It’s all just a scam, they’re after your money!

To buy little gifts for your significant honey

Look around! Look around!

It’s all for commercials

To sell rose-dyed funky blues and purples!

Now that I’m done ranting, it’s true….

Here’s a pink rose, just for you.