Skipping Valentines

No to Valentine's Day!

If there's a day I'd like to skip

and witness it no more,

it is the fourteenth day of Feb

which gives me quite a snore.

I hate the roses everywhere

and couples wearing red.

All lovers should break up at once

and not make love in bed.

 

 

I wish to sue the TV shows

that air out kissing scenes.

And lovestruck poets should be hanged

along with crazy teens.

There shouldn't be a single song

with lame romantic rhymes.

And dating should be labeled as

the greatest of all crimes.

 

 

Whoever dared invent this crap

deserves a room in hell.

Those people who participate

should be with him as well.

See, it's not fair that they rejoice

and grief is all that's mine.

'Cause this event reminds me of

my long-lost valentine.

Author's Note

Sorry for the vulgar word "crap". I want to use "nonsense" but it has two syllables. ;)

Reviews

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Nah, the word crap really isn't that vulgar (0= I am not a big fan of Valentine's Day myself. I wrote it okay year. I had a Valentine, but I feel like if you have someone you should appreciate them every day

[Blue]

Good piece of advice, SH. Thank you so much!

[George Hess]

Don't apologize for using 'crap.' It perfectly describes the day of the year I hate more than any other. As I see it February 14th was invented so those not with someone could be made to feel left out one more time.

[Blue]

Aww... I understand how you feel, George. Thank you for dropping by.

[Raymond Federle]

You don't need to apologize for words! When used in an appropriate manner, vulgarities have their place. This was a wonderful opposite perspective on the lovey dovey holiday scene. Well done! :)

[Blue]

Thank you, Raymond...

[DaughterNature]

This is cute, but again, the "la dee da dee da" rhythm and rhyme scheme make the poem feel a little trite. Also, I can't help but argue the idea in the poem. I may be married, but we didn't actually do anything special for Valentine's. You don't have to celebrate it, but you also don't have to militantly hate it: it's like President's Day or Columbus Day or all the other random holidays we have. Every day is just a day, and the worth assigned to it by humans is completely arbitrary. If the day is so bothersome to you, just don't acknowledge it; you don't have to shout out against it.

[Blue]

I see, I see. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :) I like rhythm in poetry because I think it's musical.

[Cerise]

OMG...such a beautiful piece of work..very well written and am in luv wid it...am glad i got to read it..and i agree wid u completely...:)

[Blue]

Thank you, Fancyfati. At least I'm not the only one.

[Einstein Noodle]

very nicely done ... reminds me of going to church on Mother's day with my young children (3, 6, 8 and 10 when their mother died) the sermons were completely devoted to Mother's and their children ..not that I have a problem with that but I have always felt those without were ignored .. a very successful and (i would say) satirical poem .. and i agree totally with TJW's comments below .. nice job Arzel!
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[Blue]

Thank you, Einstein, for letting me glimpse in your personal life. It's good to know my WC friends better.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This was truly well written Azrel.The feeling of bitterness and anger pours out of this piece.Not everyone loves Valentine.

[Blue]

Thank you, Vidya.

[Odysseus Wanders]

NIce write. An Anti-V Day poem. The best kind of love poem ever.
Nice rhyme scheme. Good tempo. Your feelings come through nicely.
And also, as an undertone, you allude to this idea, of not wanting others to have what it is that I have lost. A powerful theme in human relationships, one rarely, if ever, mentioned.
Very talented. Nice. I too, wrote an Anti-V Day Poem... different, and similar.

[Blue]

Thank you, Terry! Your words brightened me up today. I will read your poem.

[Odysseus Wanders]

Thanks... caution... there is vulgarity. Just a heads up.

[Coyote Poetry]

Valentine day is create for the retail. Real love is shown daily. I don't celebrate the day. If dear wife need something. She buy it. I understand this poem. I guess the young in heart need a special day to celebrate love. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Blue]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Coyote.

[Vani Jalagar]

valentines day......reminds me those days which I don't wish to recall. Red roses are plucked without mercy and are wasted on feb 14th which I really hate to see.... I really enjoyed the poetry:)

[Blue]

Sorry to hear that, Vani. I sympathize with you. Thank you for your kind review.