“Valentines for Life”

A Sweet Valentine’s Day Poem

Heart decoration for Valentine's Day | Source: ©AlyssaScheidemann

“Valentines for Life”

When it comes to Valentine’s Day,
I’m not pressured to dress up.
I don’t need to act a certain way,
I can be myself, even without makeup.

I’m not pressured to dress up;

And my hubby enjoys saving money with a grin.

I can be myself, even without makeup,

As we prefer low key nights in.

My hubby enjoys saving money with a grin.

We prefer to order take out or cook.

Since we prefer low key nights in,

Even in my comfiest clothes, I make him lovingly look.

Though we prefer to order take out or cook,

We keep each other on a healthy track together.

Even in my comfiest clothes, I make him lovingly look,

And I know there is nothing we can’t weather.

We keep each other on a healthy track together,

As we are not just hubby and wife.

He is one of my best friends as there is nothing we can’t weather.

We are valentines for life.

We are not just hubby and wife,

And I don’t need to act a certain way.

We are valentines for life,

Especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2023]

Originally published February 13, 2023 on Hubpages / LetterPile. Newly published on Whimsical Thoughts on February 14, 2026.

Poetry Taste #24: “Watchful Hawk”

 

The watchful hawk perched

Tall atop the soccer goal -

Monitors in dusk.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2022]

Poetry Taste #23: “Monarch Butterflies in a Garden”

Monarch butterfly in flight | ©AlyssaScheidemann

In the butterfly

Garden, a Monarch passes,

So regal in flight.

Two Monarchs flutter

Around each other in dance,

On an autumn day.

One butterfly lands

On an orange flower to

Rest in the garden.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]

Poetry Taste #22: "Bright Summer Sea"

 

The sun shining bright

Makes the sea water sparkle

Like a diamond stone.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2011]

Poetry Taste #21: Nonet - "Family Time on Easter"

 

Bunny with decorated eggs in a basket. © kobeza - Adobe Stock

Easter is lovely family time.
The house decorated with eggs,
Pastels and bunny statues.
Dipping eggs in colors.
Festive family meals.
Shaped chocolates
In baskets.
End of
Lent.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2023]

Easter decorations. © Pixel-Shot - Adobe Stock

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

Poetry Taste #20: "St. Paddy's Day This Year"

 

St. Patrick's Day decor - © wavebreak3 - Adobe Stock

It is different this year,

When celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.

It is on a community food truck night over here,

Which means at least it falls on a Friday.

So it is different this year.

I have a planned path I need to adhere

To; being alcohol-free with no leeway.

I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.

Instead I’ll focus on a relaxed atmosphere,

With mocktails, a minty milkshake or green entree.

Which makes it different this year.

How different I’ll need to celebrate is clear.

And from my plan, I won’t stray.

I usually enjoy hard cider since I don’t like beer.

Regardless of the festivities, there’ll be lots of cheer,

And the mood won’t be dull & grey.

It really is different this year,

Since I usually enjoy hard cider because I don’t like beer.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2023]

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Poetry Taste #19: "Morning Grass"

 

Dew on grass - © Paul - Adobe Stock

The grass, wet with dew,

Sparkles in the Spring sun like

Crystals on the ground.

[Alyssa Scheidemann - 2021]