My Precious Valentine

Valentine's Day! Usually this meant an ouch day for me on February 14ths gone by. Not these days. Holiday notches on the calendar now strictly belong to the advertising and marketing wanks of the world, and those who fall prey to their craft. No matter what the holiday, I no longer listen to the guilt driven messages from jewelry companies, auto manufacturers, chocolate empires and floral conglomerates trying to worm some more money from me on useless or redundant consumer goods intended to pacify all those I held/hold most dear.

In my life I have made a ton of mistakes, but in love I found myself lucking out. This small post today reflects how I feel about my precious Valentine.


Smiles on a rainy afternoon
Sympathetic beats to the well worn tune
Nods of reassurance when wild winds blow
The gentle touch that lifts when a spirit sinks low

Timeless sparkles always in those soft young eyes
Curiosity speaks softly, no veiled disguise
The soft voice lifting conversations from old to new
The most sublime gift of life is simply to be with you

My precious Valentine, Vicky.