Valentine's a Day to Say, "I Love You"

Valentine's a day to say, "I love you," A ritual that stages something real, Letting out the truth of what I feel Even as I think it often of you. Nor could I with such grace without this day Tell you that I'm grateful that I have you, Impress upon you just how much I need you, Needing such a frame for what I say Even as I would my heart reveal.