by Cynthia Wall

Created on: February 15, 2009

There was a time not long ago

When candy hearts and flowers

And words said just so

Proved that love was ours.

There was a time not long ago

When red silk spoke

And diamonds woke

My love both high and low.

But later came the test

Of for better and for worse

No cash for gifts; no time for rest

No time at all for lover's verse.

But your hand was there for me

In your eyes, I could always see

That love stays steady without reward

Without the gifts we can't afford.

I thank you for believing that

Jewels are just a background mat

For a frame of love that's here to stay.

Today, I'd simply like to say

Thanks for loving me on Valentine's Day.

Learn more about this author, Cynthia Wall.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.