Roses

Red roses from the ancient Greeks

Given to the goddess of love Venus

With their beautiful floral aroma

The number one gift women seek.

Their busiest time of the year

Florists love Valentine’s Day

Selling red roses by the dozen

To gift to partners so dear.

Cupid, a cherub of fame, shoots

His red-tipped arrows laced

With passion, kisses, and love

To foster romantic attributes.

The rose’s thorns remind us

All love is not golden sunshine

Or lasts a human’s lifetime

But still seems worth the fuss.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all

May red roses arrive at your door 

Or a card in your mail online

Thoughtfulness, never a flaw.