Anti Valentine's day (Tanka #15)

This is for all those who are single on this one day of the year it is pointed out!

                                                                             

No kisses or hugs

Pretty flowers, dark chocolate 

Or any signs of love 

Of this I am fine 

Will you be my anti valentine?

Reviews

[Tobias H. Reese]

I really, really...really like this. Unfortunately, technically speaking, is isn't quite a Tanka. Pity.
Thank you for entering my recent contest and I look forward to more of your writing.
(While my contest winners/selections are not primarily based upon specific forms, when a piece of writing is submitted espousing a particular form, it is my obligation to judge it based upon the guidelines and dictations of that form.)
This is my way I suppose of telling you perhaps that, given the theme of the contest- and the parameters I noted/requested- had this been submitted as free verse most certainly it would have placed. :-)
Also, while I'm on a roll here, I should point out for any others reading this, that my choices for "winners" of contests aren't always a reflection of my judgment of the "best" prose; other factors such are taken into consideration such as: " is this good writing AS WELL AS a good fit for a potential project?", "Can my photographer work with this?", "Do I have the ability to translate this to film?" etc.
Indeed, it pains me to reject writing- which in some cases is far superior to others- based solely upon the determination of its' compatibility for my needs and or limitations.

[Tobias H. Reese]

"Without you" is the contest I am referring to.

[Coyote Poetry]

Very nice poem for the day of love. Real love is given and shared daily. Always a pleasure to read your amazing poetry and thoughts.
Coyote

[MandaBear]

Amazing really?!? thank you so much! I am glad you liked it =)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like poetry that create thoughts. This poem did and you are welcome.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Clever little poem.
We all know what to get you now next Valentines.
Regards.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

This is funny to me, and very original! It's not sullen and dark as I expected it to be.

[Blue]

Manda, that's a cute invitation! "Will you be my anti-valentine?" LOL. I wrote a poem with this similar theme, it's entitled "Skipping Valentines". Hmm. I enjoyed this write.

[Lily]

This poem is written wonderfully and I think that anyone, at some point in their life, can relate to it

[Chloe]

Love this. I always find myself single on valentines day -_-;