Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day

2/17/15

As much as I love the idea

Of chocolates—

Flowers—

A nice dinner—

A day to express your love—

And a baby with wings that shoots arrows at people,

A rip off of Greek mythology—

Why do we need it?

And why do we only think of lovers—

Cupid’s arrows—

When we think love.

We don’t think about

Our friends—

Our family.

Giving them gifts is subconscious.

But really, we shouldn’t need a day for this.

Love isn’t something expressed that easily.

It takes more than an arrow of love to ignite the fire

And more than Cupid’s breathe to fan the flame.

It takes much more effort,

Much more time.

Years—

Decades—

A lifetime

To express the love that Cupid gives.

One day of chocolates may be a good start

But in reality

That’s not enough.

Cupid begins the job but you must finish it.

You should show your love every day with more than just

Gifts.

Actions—

Actions are far more important.

Cupid’s love stays—

So everyday

Should be

Valentine’s day.