Valentine

   VALENTINE

by Tish Hand

     I designed this valentine,
         with my own two hands, you see,
     With hearts and lace all glued in place,
         to seal your love to me.
     There is not another like this
         from sea to shining sea,
     So, with this heart, we n'er will part
         through all eternity.
     Second verse is worse than the first.
     But don't you wink or even think,
         you can get my love for free,
     For it will cost what you thought you lost,
         your love and liberty.
     So when you find this valentine,
         just remember I hold the key,
     To give you back the things you lack,
         sex and sympathy.