A Message for Saint  Valentine

Only on this day
is waiting on love a sin
as if our worth as companions
is at the bottom of bought tins

And they fill them with chocolate
and little candy hearts
while the confectioner in the back room
is the only one working hard

We buy cheesy cards
maybe scribble our names
take the lazy way out
we feel no shame

Some go above
yes some go beyond
with grandiose gestures
really over the top

But that seems no better
just makes love a sprint
do something one day
just get it over with

But love isn't like that
I won't apologize
I want to hear her say “Happy Valentine's”
each time she sees my chocolate  eyes

I want a big candy heart
beating in my chest
one that she enjoys
when she tells me “You're the best”

I don't need Hallmark cards
I don't need to read her name
I just want to hold her hand
while we stand in the checkout lane

If I ever need a friend
she will be just a kiss away
putting the strength back in my limbs
every single day

So when Valentine comes and asks
“Where has your love gone?”
I'll say  “Sit right down
let me tell you about the one I'm waiting on”