Valentines Loved and Lost
written by: Jackie Shaffer
February, to many people, the month of love
Sightings of lovers in tight embrace
Lips touching, chocolates being shared
Eyes in love emblazed
Forgotten are those who have loved and lost
No tight embrace
No lips touching
No chocolates shared
No smoldering eyes seen
Instead, sadness of heart
Love once was, but now has part
No investment in chocolates nor candlelight
Alone, feelings of hurt enlight
Perception of self, regrets ensue
24 hours later, just another day in the year
Valentine’s Day over, lovers moving apart
Just another day in life for all to start
Goodbye Valentine’s Day
Lovers to embrace you again next year
Others, crying of eyes, past loves, forgotten few
No tight embrace
No lips touching
No chocolates shared
Perception of self, regrets ensue
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Starting again
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