We’re only allowed to give out Valentines
If we have enough for everyone.
But I promise this one is special. When Mommy noticed
I made a spelling mistake,
I didn’t just cross it out
And write the right spelling next to it--
I threw it out and started writing it all over.
I purposely kept it
In my right hand
The whole time while handing out the others.
I made sure to hold it softly
So it wouldn’t get all soggy
With my sweaty hands.
And I made sure to wash my hands
When I came back from recess
Before handing it to you.
So please take it.
Don’t let it get
crumpled,
or sweaty,
or ripped.
It looks like all the others,
But I promise:
this one
is
Special.
You brought back feelings and memories I'd forgotten... I never got to give Valentines to the ones I really loved, not back then. But oh how I wanted to! I see myself in your words. That's tough to pull off. Good job! So glad you left a comment at my website. I'm adding you to my links page! You've won me over... I'm a fan for life!
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I really liked this. It really captured second grade romance and was really refreshing.
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