Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HER VALENTINE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY


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First Line: Somebody's sent a funny little
Last Line: Can not breathe the lightest whisper of his burning love for me.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Cupid; Flowers; Holidays; Love; Roses; Valentine's Day; Eros


SOMEBODY'S sent a funny little valentine to me.
It's a bunch of baby-roses in a vase of filigree,
And hovering above them -- just as cute as he can be --
Is a fairy cupid tangled in a scarf of poetry.

And the prankish little fellow looks so knowing in his glee,
With his golden bow and arrow, aiming most unerringly
At a pair of hearts so labeled that I may read and see
That one is meant for "One Who Loves," and one is meant for me.

But I know the lad who sent it! It's as plain as A-B-C! --
For the roses they are blushing, and the vase stands awkwardly,
And the little god above it -- though as cute as he can be --
Can not breathe the lightest whisper of his burning love for me.





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