the 14thoftwo

you don't own this day (for the Black Valentine's poetry challenge)

the fourteenth of two;
who is counting
but you --

married on this day,
it seemed like a good idea
at the time.

open the box of
chocolates
where maggots reside,

there never was an us,
only a you
and me.

flowers were for days
you cheated
and lied.

the fourteenth
just another day,
my love for you
died.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

A write of empowerment. The 14th of February is just another day for many people...and remember the St. Valentine's Day massacre happened on that day! Very good rhythm and rhyme in this one. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, thank you. It's actually better than I thought, having it attached to a holiday, it takes the significance away for me.

[Coyote Poetry]

The day of love. I believe I need to do better. Love can become forgotten. A wise man showed attention to his wife on the day of love. I liked your thoughts dear friend on the holiday to show we care. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my dear friend.

[redzone]

I hate when those maggots spoil a good box of chocolate... but then the "us" would really be "us", and the chocolate would be cream filled and sweet!!! I always enjoy your "love" poetry KL.. ;0)

~~redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

And I always enjoy your stopping by. Thank you.

[Matching Socks]

Oww, really?
It's just a day KL.

I once dated a guy named Dave, broke my heart.
Swore I'd never date another Dave ever. But I did.

Reclaim the day. It's just a day. It was just a name...

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh I agree. Totally. It is. That's what I am trying to get across. In my own bitchy way. ;)

[Matching Socks]

Gotcha! :)
Nice. xo

[Bright Ocean Star]

and I wince and say, "Ouch". This one is full of heartbreak and lessons learned. Hope springs eternal, though KLG. I have hope for a certain farmer to right the wrongs of every February 14th that turned blue. Take care, my friend.

[Lyn Anderson]

I haven't seen you for awhile. Thank you for stopping in and reviewing.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I just started a second job teaching at a community college. I'm pooped with no time to play these days. I'm playing hookie tonight, though..:) It was nice to read your words again. Take care.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i almost always have found valentines day to be a bad day for some reason....
and yes, some relationships are never an "us"---
they are separate "you and Me's"----

when we are with a selfish person---valentine's day is like the horror movie, Bloody Valentine.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, yes, I find holidays in general are stressful when your partner isn't a partner.

[Einstein Noodle]

i love this .. but why would i not?? it is my perfect escape .. for no excuse to forget .. when i was a high schooler i played drums .. i want to play them again for your song!! maggots in boxes of chocolates .. oh my!! too vivid .. too graphic to forget ;)

please accept my preemie valentine heart wish for you dear .. :}

your poem is exquisite mix of all that can go bad once the box is opened .. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeouch! .. great job .. so spontaneous and perfect .. as things might be ;) very fine poetry!!
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for the wonderful review on my dark valentine.

[NoelHC]

Maybe cupid had a deer hunting broadhead arrow in his quiver in error. An excellent write, and interesting turn of a story.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[Chris]

THAT is the kind of read that makes me want to be outdoors... deep level of ouch there ...sigh.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes some wounds are more apparent than others. Thank you.

[Delmar Cooper]

I am totally against sad poetry, unilaterall,y and in this I am unanimous with my self.

[Lyn Anderson]

I was going for angry and bitter as opposed to sad.:)