I didn't buy you a Valentine's Day Card

A Poem by JayG

I wrote this years ago for my wife, and just found it. It worked, so I'm posting it for those who want to both profess undying love, on the next Valintine's day, and, save money.

I didn’t buy you a Valentine’s Day card

And I think I should tell you why

You see, Valentine’s Day comes but once a year

But I cherish you equally on each and every day

From new-years rise to year-end’s fall

So announcing love

As commanded by Hallmark

Seems both silly and woefully inadequate.

To put it most plainly:

I have loved you.

I do love you.

And, I always will love you

At times I may not make that as plain as I should

That’s true

But you are the one constant in my life

And a reason to give daily thanks

So that’s why you won’t find a card in the mail today

(well, that and the fact that I’m a cheapskate, of course)

© 2025 JayG

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Jimmy Crapped Corn

I like the idea, I like the poem

Posted 2 Weeks Ago

Carrie

Nice, so much better, then flowers and chocolate.

Posted 1 Month Ago

S.zaynab.kamoonpury

Wow now that's an awesome free verse poem , you sound cheapskate romantic just like my husband who never bought me a val card except once in 20 years and but todate he kisses and snogs me much more than those who give cards so i overlook his lack thereof.
Kudos to your fab muse here, you're a great hubby im sure by now. Read your comment explanation below too.

Posted 1 Month Ago

Michael

Jay, I am so sending this to my bride. Next Valentine’s Day, attributing you the proper credit, of course. I love this!

Posted 1 Month Ago

Titilayo Sarah Eguridu

Beautiful!
This has an eternal ring to it.
Thank you for capturing the magic of true love.

Posted 2 Months Ago

Ms claws

Views and opinions are individual and different. I think going shopping for a card, reading until you find just the perfect one that comes close to expressing your feelings is the appropriate thing to do if you want to be traditional. Yep, the final line is the one I expected. So what did she do for you? Compare.

Posted 2 Months Ago

2 Months Ago

• is is the appropriate thing to do if you want to be traditional.

And boring. It�.. read more

2 Months Ago

Well, my, my, my...Everybody was wrong about you.

Vania Aleksandrova

This poem carries such gentle honesty.
The way you express love — not through grand gestures, but through constancy — feels truly genuine.
I love how the humor softens the emotion, making it even more human and touching.
A heartfelt piece that speaks quietly, yet deeply. 🌹
— Vania Alex

Posted 2 Months Ago

Asha Sands

I like this poem, especially because it would have taken so much more effort than simply buying the card. I like the first and last sentences especially, and the hour-glass layout of the words.
Thanks for sharing it.

Posted 2 Months Ago

LH Weiss

This is actually so cute. I like the use of italics for emphasis.

Posted 2 Months Ago

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Added on September 4, 2025
Last Updated on October 8, 2025

Author

JayG

Elkins Park, PA

About

I've been actively writing fiction for about 40 years and have been offered, and signed, 7 publishing contracts. I have a total of 29 novels available at booksellers at the moment. I've taught writing.. more..