Cupid pulls the bow

A Valentine's day poem

~<3~

This café I have stopped to dine,

with hopes I’ll meet my Valentine

I’ve seen her here most every day,

just never had the nerve to say

I took my seat at table two

and ordered what I usually do

Then noticed something just not right

my eyes they caught the strangest sight

 

It sat up there upon a shelf

with wings it looked just like an elf

An arrow held within its hand,

as if it had some evil plan

When then as I sipped on my tea,

I saw his arrow point at me

His one eye closed, the other stared,

by now I’m feeling really scared

 

Just then she walked into the place,

a perfect smile upon her face

I watched her as she took her seat

to order something good to eat

She motioned me to join her there,

come take a seat, this empty chair

When suddenly from in my eye

I saw his arrow start to fly

 

I thought real quick, I had to duck,

it missed me, that was my good luck

Then hit the guy at table three

who quickly dropped his cup of tea

Oh boy, the look upon his face

is one my mind can not erase

I made my way to sit with her,

She said, “I am so sorry sir”

 

“I motioned not for you, you see

but to the man at table three”

He sat right down where she did dine

and said, "Please be my Valentine"

Something had come over him,

his heart was feeling young again

She told him that she felt the same

and was so happy that he came

 

They kissed as I just walked away,

I felt so stupid on this day

About the place my eyes did look

in every cranny, every nook

And there still sitting on the shelf,

he shrugged his shoulders, did the elf

And at that time I came to know,

don’t duck when cupid pulls the bow

Author's Note

Happy Valentine's day everyone

Reviews

[Mystical Ink]

Aww.. It's when you like this person but you're not ready with commitment. And seeing the person now with someone else is truly heartbreaking.

[willweb]

Thanks for reading my friend. Yes, that is heartbreaking for sure.

[Re-Pete]

another valentine's day come and gone. good stuff, clever with a plethora of fine rhyme. i've always wondered who changes his diaper. maybe he needs better aim ... :)

[willweb]

That's what I was thinking...damn elf.
Thanks Pete.

[Ken Simm.]

For some reason I've got an overwhelming urge to say Aw!. This was a delightful story and lovely refrain about love.
As an aside. I used to say a long time ago and before I gave up smoking. three woodbines ( cheap cigarettes)and I'm anybodies. That year I got a valentine with four woodbines in it. Never found from who.

[willweb]

That is kind of cool and mysterious. Nice story.

[Ken Simm.]

For some reason I've got an overwhelming urge to say Aw!. This was a delightful story and lovely refrain about love.

[willweb]

I know...me too. : )
Thanks so much Ken.

[AYVID N]

Such a delightful tale with an important lesson for all. Cupid knows best! Now he'll forever miss out on the wonders of love. He gave it all away on a platter to the gentleman on table three. An adorable poem on Valentine's Day, dear Willweb! I was expecting something amazing from you and you did not disappoint! Kudos my friend!

[willweb]

Thank you sweet Divya for your always wonderful comments on my poetry. I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day.

[AYVID N]

I had a good one. And I hope the same for you!
You're most welcome, dear friend. 🙋‍♀️💕

[Kelly Scheppers]

I do believe you are a true sweetheart, Will. Who else would write such an endearing poem on such a day of celebrating love? Consider yourself hugged, my friend!

[willweb]

That felt good and makes writing this poem totally worth it. Thanks so much my friend. I am always excited when you review my work. It means a lot to me. And you know, sometimes you sit at the right table and sometimes you don't...I believe in this case I chose the right table. : )

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

How many times have we missed such opportunities in life by being a few minutes early or late, by missing the train, or taking a shortcut rather than the long route? How many times have we stood beside that certain someone and never spoken a word? The lost opportunities are probably too many to mention. I love the story, how it unfolds, and the the twist at the end. Well done.

[willweb]

Thank you Linda and you are exactly correct. How many times? There are so many what ifs along those lines but, I guess it all works out eventually. It did for the guy at table two. : ) I appreciate you visiting this evening and leaving such a nice comment for me.

[Chris Shaw]

So well narrated will. Loved this tale of not to be. Have a very happy Valentine’s Day my friend :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Chris. I hope you have a fantastic Valentine's Day as well.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Ps hope you had a good Valentine’s Day
You really hit the nail on the head
Get it !!? Ha ha

[willweb]

I get it. LOL : ) Thanks again Julie.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

You are very welcome

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Fantastic
Wow love this will
Perfect poem for Valentine’s Day !
I would duck too I don’t like blood while drinking tea

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. I am happy you had fun with this one.