Alternative Valentines
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
February 8, 2017 9:18am CST
Roses are red.
You make me blue,
No chocs or rose?
I'm leaving you.
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No flowers or wine do you send,
And no time with me do you spend,
But I won't get cross
I don't give a toss,
I'll just run away with your friend.
Just having a bit of fun here, though it's true that Valentine's Day passes by unnoticed in our house. So the following is how I really feel:
He never gives roses and wine
But sure as heck I will not whine,
I will not get cross
Their lack is no loss;
He gives me his love, so that's fine
Do you get the whole works - card,roses, dinner, chocolates, wine?
Photo is my own.
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60 responses
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Feb 17
Cards and flowers were common when we first wed,
But the need to save money is what I said.
Years later I gave my permission
Yet, I think he missed that petition
Since nothings been seen that is red.
Possibly it would have panned out the same way over time anyway, but...
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
@MarshaMusselman That's great of you to respond with a limerick Marsha, thanks. That's funny that he 'missed that petition'!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Feb 17
@jaboUK I was trying to do more than one of something or another, but it took longer than I wanted and I have things to attend to eventually here.
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@rebelann (112876)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Feb 17
Thanks, I needed that 
I think my dad gave mom roses one year, she was so shocked and surprised.
As for me, nope, that's never happened and I wouldn't really want it to, I don't care much for all that commercial junk they victimize lovers with.5 people like this
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 17
@rebelann My Dad gave lipstick to Mom once and that was the end of Valentines
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
8 Feb 17
Don't abbreviate Valentine's Day on cards - no one appreciates a wish that they have a happy VD Day
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
9 Feb 17
I see nothing wrong with abbreviating Valentine's Day on a card.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Feb 17
I told my husband long ago,
Don't buy me flowers , no no no.
Buy me plants that will grow and grow,
He got the message that I know!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
8 Feb 17
@jaboUK he did have flowers delivered once....for 60,,,,,the birthday!!!! That was ok
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Feb 17
Love is all that matters. You are one of the lucky ones in that respect. I get the works every day of the year from my hubby. He is most thoughtful, caring, and loving to me, as I am to him. We also celebrate Valentine's Day. You omitted jewelry!
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
8 Feb 17
India has yet to catch this fever. Eleven years ago I met with that ghastly road accident on Valentine's Day 
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@allknowing (136369)
• India
9 Feb 17
@jaboUK Funnily it has given me a new lease of life and therefore I cannot call it as bad memory.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
@allknowing So this day has bad memories for you Grace. Sorry about that.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
8 Feb 17
I don't have any one to give me those things. I wouldn't mind though either. I like all of your poems. 
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
8 Feb 17
Thanks! I hope so too some day. I think those things are just an added bonus when you are in love.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
@jhechorain Thanks for liking my poems, I appreciate it I hope you find love some day, that's far more important than cards and flowers.
I hope you find love some day, that's far more important than cards and flowers.3 people like this
. Love with the right man is great.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
NO NO NO. I will not subscribe to this commercial rip off! Clinton Cards and Interflora not to mention the markup restaurants will be a lot poorer from my lack of enthusiasm!
So here goes it is the mingers version!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
If I had a face like yours
I would flush it down the loo!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I thought I was ugly
Until I saw you!
Aren't I a romantic!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
@garymarsh6 I laughed out loud at yours, especially the second one Perhaps you and I could go into business with our Alternative Valentines!
Perhaps you and I could go into business with our Alternative Valentines!2 people like this
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
@jaboUK What with my poor attempts at writing. I would be like a sleeping partner while you did all the work! I think we could be on to a winner Janet!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 17
Great limericks as always. Valentine's Day goes by without notice here too but Vince is considerate and loving every day which I see as more important. We just never grew up with Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day will soon be here
No roses or chocolates for me, that's clear
But he's kind and loving
Every day giving
For me there is no peer
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
4 Apr 17
@jaboUK My best friend in Texas has been the only guy to think about me on Valentine's Day. No boyfriend has ever given me anything on that day.
And lucky me, my other sweet best friend, DJ, sent me a beautiful Valentine's Card this year. 
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 17
@VivaLaDani13 At least you got one this year
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
5 Apr 17
@Daljinder I miss that already! I loved it so much! No not yet. Been to addicted to the heart one. It feels more comfortable to wear. I mean emotionally.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
4 Apr 17
@VivaLaDani13 And hooked you on Soan Papdi coz it was 'squishy' Did you try the other necklace that Wes sent yet?
Did you try the other necklace that Wes sent yet?2 people like this
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 17
I have never been crazy about Valentines. With friends of course but not for me personally.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
10 Feb 17
@jaboUK I didn't know about older relatives giving something to younger. I think I know of Daddies buying chocolates for their little girls. Mostly I see lovers/ couples and best friends sharing the gifts or cards.
That reminds me I sent one to Dani. She received it few days ago. I have a video of her that I requested for. Would you like to see? I already asked for her permission to share on myLot in a post but I don't think I will be making a post of it. I will share it with only few close friends.
If you want to I will drop the link in the PM.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
What lovely roses you have in your garden Janet!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
@sunrisefan Thanks Nando, that was from last summer - the garden is bare at the moment.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
@sunrisefan They will come again in the summer, but it's nice to look at flower photos in the depths of winter.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
9 Feb 17
@jaboUK It's good you were able to take a shot at those beautiful roses for keepsake, Janet :)
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Feb 17
So much commercialism these days, there probably are some who would be/will be offended if they don't get what they think they should.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
@PatZAnthony That's true I suppose, but they should realise that the relationship is far more important than the fripperies,
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
8 Feb 17
Love is definitely #1 on the hit parade @jaboUK . I don't get any of that stuff anymore. Just kisses from the kitties.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Feb 17
@nanette64 After your experiences you probably manage very well without
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@Mike197602 (15505)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
I get nothing as I'm a single person.
Valentines to me means a number of large functions at my hotel which involve a LOT of washing up...I hate the washing up side of my job
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Feb 17
@Mike197602 But that sort of thing makes a good profit for the hotel, which keeps you in a job
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