They claim that it is better to have loved and lost,
But is that true? And at what cost?
Letting someone in to break your heart,
Or let it ache when you’re apart.

Our children receive our undying love,
The greatest of gifts from the heavens above,
But sharing the same for the partner we choose?
Actions dictate if we love or we lose.

Love is wonderful, love is grand,
Couples walking hand in hand,
But love is evil, love brings hate,
Love is impatient, it will not wait.

“I love you” is such a special phrase,
But Valentine’s is just a commercial craze,
I like you, almost says “hey, you’re ok!”
But it’s a more realistic thing to say.

Some people wear their hearts on sleeve,
But hearts like these can frequently grieve,
A heart like this could be my own,
Maybe it’s fated to be alone?

A wry old cynic, it could be said,
But merely penning what’s in my head,
People they long for the thrill of romance,
But often it’s just a merry dance.

I’d rather say what’s on my mind,
Warm, sincere, thoughtful kind,
By saying something I hold true,
And stating now, that “I like you!”

© Cinco Espiritus Creation