Valentine
.
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A rose in a vase,
a gift in your lap;
a smile on my face
(and you gave me that).
One knee on the floor
waiting for our dance;
the music starts,
it's time for romance!
I'm holding your hand,
and you're holding mine;
one simple request:
be my Valentine.
About the Creator
Alex Torres
Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.
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Comments (9)
Hello, my Alex!! Like a dance.:))
The music starts - it's time for romance Beautifully done!! congratulations on honorable mention
Congratulations!
Well done with your Honourable Mention👏.
i love this! congrats on the HM!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your honourable mention! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is so sweet!! I love the flow of this. Congratulations on Honorable Mention!
One knee on the floor waiting for our dance. Well done!!
Great poem Alex! This 50 word challenge is tricky