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

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)

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

When we love someone, it's every day, every night...etc, who made Valentine's Day so special? I think it's a Saint from eons ago and it doesn't change our love ....it might increase it for a day...yet love is timeless and hopefully forever.... nice write!
Warmly, B

[ETERNITY]

That's a good way to say, "I'm cheap."
It's an excellent way to describe a tallywhacker.
You neglect to inform the reader if she has life insurance on you.
I bet every single reader who forgets what a dick you are and reads this will wonder.
Top o' the day to ya! NOT.

[JayG]

Aww...poor baby posted a revenge review because I dared to comment on her work without praising it.

Brings back memories of myself at 15.

Here's the thing, No amount of raging at me will change the fact that if you want praise for your work the solution isn't anger, it's study. Knowledge, you'll find, is an excellent working substitute for genius.

[D. Mansfield]

I like the idea, I like the poem

[Carrie]

Nice, so much better, then flowers and chocolate.

[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.

[Michael]

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

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

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