ignites his poet’s mind, then/
lights his fingertips.

[Smiles used with permission]
Her desire was not/
to be wildly taken, but/
deeply listened to.
He was so shy, love/
was impossible for him/
without her boldness.
OR
Don’t be so shy that/
love’s impossible for you/
without their boldness.
I think I keep her/
as a Facebook friend just to/
see her photo’s smile.
OR
I think I may keep /
them as Facebook friends just to/
see their pictures’ smiles.
Gosh darn it all to/
Heck! I forgot to wish you/
Happy Valentine’s!
He asked to be her/
Valentine: White t-shirt with/
red barbeque stains.
She never knew: Down/
the alley was a guy who/
had no guts to ask.
She, dressed in red, said: /
“Save me a dance!” I forgot,/
lost my romance chance.
She didn’t want to dance,
but the tamale took a chance.
Needing to wash her hair,
she met a burrito who didn’t care.
It was just a boogie, not romance.
She was set to leave,/
to wash her hair. One more dance/
with me; then she could.