Dear Valentine:
I’ll spare you nonsense about the color of roses
And tripe about violets that the poet composes.
As you lounge on the couch with your bottle of wine,
I’ll tell you a poem that evokes the sublime!
Nothing short of angels for one so refined
who fights, spits and swears whenever so inclined!
And just now you’ve finished that whole bottle of wine!
My love is sober , but you woman, are my inebriated Valentine!
So think of this less as a poem about love.
It’s more like accolade for freedom unheard of!
And should you ever begin feeling guilty
Just read this again and carry on sweetly:
Your eyes glisten from all the glitter and spice
that all your friends say make you look nice.
And your lips glow with a pale, muted red
To hide all the swear words you’ve said!
If a thief sneaks onto your property
I can’t save you; you’re more violent than me!
You’ll bite him and kick him then knee his groin,
and gladly return to finish hearing my poem.
Such elegance. Such grace.
Such humility is beyond commonplace!
You’re a lady of the times (and I’m either sarcastic or blind)
A true cosmopolitan; my inebriated valentine!
And if anyone doubts your skill with a drink
You’ll pull out a pint-glass and hop to your feet!
“Cheers” we’ll all cry, as you go shot for shot
With any man around! You’ll drink till he drops!
But at the end of the day, when all drinks are gone,
and what’s left of your thoughts turn towards home,
Never fail to think fondly of me
Your one true love, at least — I hope that’s me (one can never tell.)
It seems unlikely I will have one anytime soon.
An inebriated valentine? lol … I hope not!
Yes better not to have such, but I meant valentine in general.
I know it’s over-said, but God’s got someone for all of us (even the inebriated valentine has someone who will love her, no doubt.)
I don’t buy the “gift” of “being single” stuff. I’ll not delve into an indepth exegetical examination of the relevant scriptures, but I do know that it’s not good for man to be alone and especially in the South, our social system is centered on marriage.
Get a big set of arms and a pocket-full of cash and women will magically show up.
But, surely, some are meant to be single. The Lord has definitely chosen to bless women with marriage and men with patience. ;)
Okay, all joking aside:
I believe it was Paul who said that he was blessed with being single, but it wasn’t for everyone. It’s EASIER to be single and serve the Lord, but most of us want that embodiment of love. That moment where we feel utterly blessed because of who God chose for us. It makes all the waiting and heartbreak, worth it. God desires that His children be happy. If you’ve a yearning for marriage, I believe He has put that desire within you.
May God shape us into the men and women that our spouses (future or present) need and deserve.