Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose (Valentines Are Forever)

We always made valentines for our parents at school-

As it was always part of the golden rule.

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They ended up on the fridge, always of course-

With the other stuff, we made magnetized in full force.

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And then there came the time, up and over the bend-

We gave a special valentine to a boyfriend or a girlfriend.

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Marriage came later, and we always took the route-

Candy, flowers, valentines, and dinner out.

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The years went by and the children came-

They made valentines too, and we hung them up

all the same.

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Still taking care of the spouse, with a big I love you-

Forever we meant, and more of this tradition did accrue.

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Sadly came the day, when the two became one-

Not through default, but death simply cannot become undone.

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The feelings are still there, and yes it is hard-

As the flowers are brought to the graveyard.

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Love continues with one left behind-

Still remembering, still thinking, with all of ones’ heart,

to give that valentine.

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We always made valentines for our parents at school-

As it was always part of the golden rule.

-2016-

 

 

 

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