Valentine’s Day is cruel,

unforgiving as expectations are raised

and the hope of a declaration of love

so special is hoisted high

in the hopes that your relationship

is seen to be perfect;

she told me to be ready by seven,

the table was booked for eight

and for a change

she was treating me to a night out

in low lights, soft music

and a night which was not

to be considered make

or break.

I hated the idea of such fuss,