Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

Saint Valentine

Gifts and flowers cloud the sky
as lovers flock into each other’s embrace
Bringing happiness and joy into their eyes
shining like a neon sign

But where did this indefectible holiday come from?

Where do its origins lie?
deserted lost in denial

It began in Ancient Rome
where the tigers and lions were used as fun
tearing and shredding everyone

When one day Emperor Claudius II made a decree
outlawing the marriage of the young and eager men
so that they would make harrowing soldiers of greed

But there was one who disagreed
angry at the words of the pampas emperor
and his name was Saint Valentine

He came to those in need
people who wanted wedded bliss
and preformed their marriage contract

This continued for many years until he was captured
caught by the cruel and ruthless emperor

Saint Valentine did die
beheaded for his passion filled crime
but his memory lives on

And now it has been just mere centuries
as we celebrate his brave act of love
Being glad we do not live in those scandalous times



Author notes

This was written for this wondeful contest, and for my article for my school newspaper...please tell me if it can be improved...

A contest entry

Please tell me how i did...

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

1 - 8 of 8

  • rosepoet
    February 19, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    q wonderful entry thanks


  • N e a r
    February 16, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    ~
    I am very happy to have this write entered in my contest. It was very informative and gave a new meaning to Valentine's Day... and, infact, it IS the meaning and origin of it. So creative. This is the first poem I have seen that discussing the holiday's beginning, and I am very impressed by what I have read. Great way of sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!
    ~

    Thanks for entering my Valentine's Day contest, and good luck!

    M a r l u x i a


    • ShadowsMidnightRose
      February 16, 2008
      Edit | Reply
      Thank you for reading and commenting! It was written like this for your contest, and for my article for my school paper..


  • mAgAn1888
    February 12, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    how valentines day started i like it.


  • Dmonik
    February 6, 2008

    Edit | Reply
    I like this, and think it needs no improving. It tells the story very well. Valentines day...the day of anonymous Love, but unfortunately, these day's it's nothing more than mere commercilisation. We should boycott shops, and go back to tradition, lol
    Good writing!

1 - 8 of 8