This was a sonnet I wrote for my wife on Valentine 's Day. For whatever reason, I have been writing them again. I like sonnets. Most of my students hate them and complain about having to write them for English class, but I try to redeem the form for them. They can be a little challenging, but I like the challenge of having to force poetry into a concrete structure. Anyways…here it is.
They say that today I should love you more.
Somehow this day, they call the day of love,
Supposed to increase my love from before.
They know all about what love is made of.
Two dozen roses can surely melt hearts.
Or loads of fancy chocolates perhaps.
Men don't forget to get them lovely cards.
Diamonds may be forever, but I'll pass.
Sure roses are red, but soon they'll be dead.
Candy is sweet, but how much can you eat?
Cards are great, but can't keep you warm in bed.
Jewels wonderful, until the bill you greet.
But none of these can say any better,
More than today, I'll love you forever.
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