Belated Valentines Day

We give thanks for love,

Agape and Eros,

Chocolates and pillow talk,

And all of cupid’s arrows.

For unrequited yearning

And the grand passion burning,

For quiet appreciation

And platonic contemplation.

For lovers, too, we offer thanks:

Those gay and straight, near and dear,

Lavender and pink and transgressively queer;

For swooning adolescents

And seniors in senescence,

Who are the bloom in life’s bouquet --

The hearts and flowers of Valentine’s Day.

For all that makes our pulses run,

Heart rates quicken

And keeps tickers ticken,

We bless you, Lord--

Who made Eve with Adam,

And filled the world with both “sirs” and “madams.” 

For birds and bees,

And variet-ees

Of conjugation

We lift our voice

In celebration.