Mother's Valentine
             My mother made a valentine 
             So very long ago 
             And decked it out all prettily
             Like for a special beau.
             
             I watched her as she cut the heart
             Then frilled it up with lace
             And worked artistically away,
             A smile upon her face. 
             
             She wove a ribbon, shiny red,
             Among the lace so white
             Then placed a picture of herself
             Through a slit she cut inside.
             
             I saw the words, 'I love you, Dear,
             I'm proud to be your wife
             You're given me the blessings 
             Of a blissful, wedded life.'
             
             I felt like laughing out for joy,
             My childish heart was glad!
             Mom's special valentine would go 
             To a special beau named Dad.
It's More Than Saying I Love You
             We give on this day candy and flowers,
             But we never stop to say thank you for the many hours.
             You have stood by my side and gave a smile,
             As if to tell our hearts it's been worth every mile.
             
             No need to buy a teddy bear or even a card,
             It's pretty simple and not at all hard.
             Just put your arms around me and hold me tight,
             And say without words that in your heart all is right.
             You may say I Love You throughout the year,
             But on this day you need to make sure.
             
             The words so sweet and straight from your heart,
             That your life would be lonely without my part.
             So put forth the effort and take the time,
             Look me in the eye and say I'm glad you're mine.
To My Husband, My Life, My Eternal Valentine
             This is to thank you for being by side
             For comforting and caring when I was all confused inside.
             This is for the phone calls you make every day
             Just to tell me 'I love you' every minute of the day.
             
             The way you take my hand in yours
             For all the world to see
             That this is the woman
             Who is most special to me.
             
             You always seem to know
             When I need a hug, kiss or smile...
             You never cease to amaze me
             When you say, 'I'm here..let's talk for a while.'
             
             In decades past we've had our share
             Of ups and downs and problems galore
             But you are the one who remained at my side
             Never thinking of walking out the door.
             
             I adore the way you tell me,
             'You are my forever best friend,'
             I love the way I believe in you...
             And that you will be there till the end.
             
             Thank you for all the time you give me
             And for saying, 'It's never enough'
             Thank you for listening as I ramble on...
             When things become rather tough.
             
             We are in the best years of our lives
             Thirty four years on our journey together
             I want to grow old with you and you with me
             I want to love YOU FOREVER.