The Modern Valentine Poem by sylvia spencer

The Modern Valentine

Rating: 5.0


This child had a Valentine,
This strange ungracious thing.
It really pleased her little heart,
and made her voice sing.
She had a stream of boyfriends,
most of them she strung along.
When one of them got serious,
she said to him be gone.
Her Valentines cards were many,
they were the best in the Land.
They must have cost a tidy penny,
but she didn't care a dam.
This pleased her little heart,
and made her voice sing,
To her, these boys were just her toys,
a new discovered thing.
Then one day, A Valentines day
The game was up, and over
This did not please her little heart
She was seduced, by the Gypsy Rover
He promised her the world,
and all his worthy goods.
Then when she went to marry him,
He had vanished from the woods.
This child had a Valentine,
A beautifull bouncing boy
It really pleased her little heart,
and she sang a song of joy.
No more was she a child,
This strange ungracious thing,
Who now brings up a child,
without a wedding ring.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Moya Levy 13 February 2006

I really like this story, it flows well and had me caught up with the little valentine! Moyaxx

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Barbara Terry 17 September 2009

They say woman is a fickle creature, but it is the men who are more fickle. Whenever most men hear the words marriage or pregnant they run like scalded hounds as fast as they can. Men should be in a case that reads 'break glass only in case of reproduction'. I'm serious, the men I have known have been abusive, dumb, wild, uncaring, sordid, lame, and thick in the head. Did I mention abusive? I'm sorry for ranting but this just brought back many horrific memories for me. A 10+++++. Love & hugs, Barbara

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Duncan Wyllie 27 February 2006

I almost climbed inside this one.It was so interesting and so moving.Amazing write.Love Duncan

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Sylvia Chidi 22 February 2006

This is a nice ryhming flowing poem with a fantastic tale. Keep your talent flowing!

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Scarborough Gypsy 18 February 2006

I agree with Scarlett. A very sad tale but great read. Kept my interest all the way to the end. Love Gyp's

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Scarlett Treat 15 February 2006

SAD, SAD little Valentine, with her broken heart. How I feel for her, left with the baby valentine to rear by herself. Poor little girl.

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