Today, the 14th of February
marks the tears dripping from a single eye, not two.
Today marks the crowds of flowers pressing each petal against each other,
while the single bloomers stand unsheltered in the winter winds.
Today marks the adhesive lips competing with the friendly gestures.
Today marks the sugar-glazed treats making homes on our tongues,
dissolving into
lust.
The tear is from the joy
that the loving world shares,
exposed to the naked eye more than ever on this day.
The resilient flower locks its roots beneath the soil,
no matter how aggressive its stormy life may be.
The sisterhood, the brotherhood, the communities we build
are stronger than just a future-fleeting lover.
The pleasures you can give yourself,
lay flat on a platter to be
indulged
as you please.
Today
marks
the
celebration
of
single
romantics
not
wanting
to
settle
for
less
than
they
desire.