Happy Valentine's Day

From the sappy...

To the sublime...

A Summer Love Poem

by Nikki Giovanni

Clouds float by on a summer sky
I hop scotch over to you

Rainbows arch from ground to gold
I climb over to you

Thunder grumbles, lightning tumbles
And I bounce over to you

Sun beams back and catches me
Smiling over at you

Love Is

by Nikki Giovanni

Some people forget that love is
tucking you in and kissing you
"Good night"
no matter how young or old you are

Some people don't remember that
love is
listening and laughing and asking
questions
no matter what your age

Few recognize that love is
commitment, responsibility
no fun at all
unless

Love is 

You and me 

And I Have You

by Nikki Giovanni

Rain has drops 

Sun has shine 

Moon has beams 

That make you mine

Rivers have banks 

Sands for shores 

Hearts have heartbeats 

That make me yours

Needles have eyes 

Though pins may prick 

Elmer has glue 

To make things stick

Winter has Spring 

Stockings feet 

Pepper has mint 

To make it sweet

Teachers have lessons 

Soup du jour 

Lawyers sue bad folks 

Doctors cure

All and all 

This much is true 

You have me 

And I have you