Didn’t have to write this today
it’s not Valentines Day
or Night
not your Birthday
not a new day
Didn’t have to write this now
this is many decades after
first passion
shouldn’t fire have turned to ice
by this time called now
Didn’t even have to write this
just decided to
no reason, no need,
not required in the syllabus
just decided to say love
you
Bob Small is a long time resident of Swarthmore living with his wife, and their cats, dogs, and chickens. His poetry, polemics, plays, etc. can be seen at robertthesmall.wordpress.com