It's Not Long Now! Poem by Denis Martindale

Each Valentine must show they've cared, as that's the thing to do!
Have you got all your gifts prepared, when saying, 'I LOVE YOU! '?
Have you a poem so sublime that's on your mind again?
Or will you get some hints in time, reminders now and then?
An evening out, booked in advance, has that been sorted out?
Or have you left it all to chance, is there some niggling doubt?

Is there a bracelet made of gold, or necklace, or a ring?
Or some surprise yet to unfold... so you can't say a thing?
Is there a red rose somewhere close next to a greetings card?
A message there God only knows, that's poured out from your heart?
If all goes well, you'll pass each test, so true love's understood!
I envy sweethearts God has blessed! They've really got it good!


Denis Martindale February 2018.