Walking by that isle
hope it will not reach its memories
to me
with all that red and pink and bows
festooned with ribbons, Doilies, flapping doves
Cartoon kisses
candy heart...ache
Doubt all the chocolates of

the lovesick world
could fit in those heart-shaped boxes
Crying out for dollars, Perfume, diamond rings
Isle end-caps filled with promises  
carnations, roses
Gaudy sugar pleas –
Be mine!
Be My Valentine!

All the tiny candy hearts in the world
all 8 billion
strung end on end  
could not –

Love U
Hug Me
Be Mine
You Fine
Hey Babe
Lets Rock
Luv Ya
Play Time
Adore
You Rock
Text Me
Hot Boy
Say Yes
Sweet One

The only hope of February – these

Meanwhile
Cupid –drunk, passed out
behind some barren trees