Valentine

Remember that time when we talked all night long?
We were shocked to hear birds chirping
A sneaky dawn had arrived
And we kept laughing

Remember that time when you picked me a flower?
You stole it from Beacon Street
Placed it in my hand and said, "It matches your dress."
And we kept walking

Remember that summer on the Cape?
You worked the deli at Star Market
We danced and drank cheap beer
And we kept watching the ocean

Remember that time we didn't talk?
I hated it.

Remember that time we got married and had a baby?
I loved it.

Remember that Valentine's Day when I wrote a piss poor poem-like-thing for you?
We were too broke for gifts
We were too busy to go out
And we kept loving each other anyway.

2 comments:

Awol said...

those first three verses are beautiful, nicole.

happy valentimes day to the best-matched couple I know.

RIRI said...

What a perfect poem. Your so real in your writing. Keep this talent going. You never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your Valentine's day.