A Valentine's Day Poem

Love hearts are all around  

Valentine’s Day is drawing near

Hubby and I don't make a fuss

We've been together many years.

Back when our romance was young

(And, let’s face it, so were we)

We embraced Valentine’s Day

Made a bit of an effort, you see.

I remember those exciting times

When we were truly smitten 💕

Valentine’s cards were purchased

And romantic words, written.

Cute toys were exchanged

And flowers were a winner

We'd often pop a cork (or two!) 

Along with a nice dinner.

Ads in the newspaper

Were carefully arranged

But, after we were married,

Well… Valentine’s Day changed.

I asked for no more flowers

Notices, or stuffed bunnies

Valentine’s Day became low-key

In order to save money.

Now we just exchange small gifts

To show that we each care

They’re often sweet and edible

…Chocolates (not underwear!)

Declutter - Junk Mail

Now that the New Year has hit

You may have heard me mutter

“Just look around at all this stuff

It’s time (again) to declutter”.

Good stuff goes to the op shop

Broken stuff into the bin

And, perhaps, I should cut down

On the stuff that’s coming in…

That paper pile on the bench?

It grows without a thought

Till I can’t stand it any more

And through it, I must sort.

I bought this sign months ago

It’ll go out front, one day

My family don’t believe me

“That’s what you always say”.

Catalogues in the mailbox

Surely I can do without…?

But, you see, sometimes

I just don’t want to miss out!

Can't resist a bargain 🍾😀