valentines day 2k6

ahhhhh
what a lovely day
and the nice people
and the red steeple

the kisses
straight and queer
the glances
far and near

ahhhhh
what a lovely day
and the warm sun
and the day's fun

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the day almost as real as the preceeding passage
royaled and robbed of all dignity like trousers
one can live without, i've heard from many in past weeks

stock up on cards and flowers, folks, cuz it's time for americans
to show their hearts
so that we can all understand in a substantially increased real manner
that those hearts are so absent
so much of the time

does red symbolize our hearts? or heartache?
love? war? hate?
why in fuck's name do we still all buy into it? i supposed it's something
to do with enjoying attention, the hilarity of elementary school valentines, and
that opportunity to out yourself to the secret someone.

no. we all believe it to be a real day. filled with love and chocolate.
which is crap. for most people, that is.
it wouldn't be, and i wouldn't be bitter about it,
if we'd learn to show the same love and attention the other 364.