Bobette Bryan's Poetry


A Valentine's Day Gift

I give you no red roses
or chocolate hearts.
I give you no satin
or elegant lace.
I give you no love letter
or cute, singing card.
I give you no candy
wrapped in red cellophane.
I give you something
to reflect light
like the stars
until it blinds you.
I give you a promise
that will stay on my lips.
I give you a fiery moon
to ignite the embers
of your soul.
I give you a fierce passion
that's possessive
and all-consuming;
its fire will cling to you
and you will never
be able to shake it.
I'm trying to be truthful.
I give you myself.

© 2010 Bobette Bryan






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