poetry of Capt Jack

[Capt Jack]

geez I so very much hate valentines
the hearts and the cards, the "will you be mine?"s

such a fraud, a con, a vile pretense
its just never seemed, to me, to make sense

to spend just a day, a dollar, a thought
to profess your love with things that you bought?

to give of ones self is all that is needed
so to all who will hear, these words should be heeded

show your love with each day, not just one...but for all!
be it in winter or spring, the summer or fall

your happiness will grow throughout the year
if each and every day you hold loved ones near

so forget all the cards, the flowers, the hype
and pay close attention to these words that I type

love is too fleeting to last just the one day
love is more what you do and less what you say

dont take things for granted all the days in a year
and expect February 14th to make love reappear

so go hug somebody you love and be sure to say so
and do so each day and watch the love flow

your heart and your wallet will thank you in kind
and may the love that comes daily be all yours to find

-- Capt Jack