Love Poems

Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia. The lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, one of the customs of the young people was name drawing. On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry. Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius the Cruel was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military league...

An angel kissed a star which fell to Earth. Upon it was written what I am about to say to you now, and burned upon my heart was your precious name. Should a thousand angels tear out my heart with the forsaken instrument of death, it would still beat for you a million times and call your name in the night. I just cannot explain the passion inside which burns for you. What human being would not appreciate your gorgeous deep blue eyes? Your beautiful brown hair reminds me of that chocolate string they put on cakes, have you seen that stuff? But I think you are sweeter then chocolate string, and at least my hands don't get sticky when I run them through your hair. Words alone cannot express how unique my love is for you. I love you, and you only, I swear that to you my love!! I wish you the happiest Valentines Day ever, from the deepest depths of my soul which cries tears of blood for your gentle touch, my love. Help me vanquish this burning thirst!!          ...

Roses are red....Violets are Blue, Carnations are sweet...and so are you!                                         More than a catbird hates a cat,                                       Or a criminal hates a clue,                                       Or the Axis hates the United States,                                       That's how much I love you. I love you more than a duck can swim, And more than a grapefruit squirts, I love you more than a gin rummy is a bore, And more than a toothache hurts.                           ...