and saw the greatest gifts for you,
An emerald birthstone ring,
red roses and chocolates, too.
I dreamed I bought them and more,
to give to you, my love, tonight.
Together with a valentine,
with all I feel expressed just right.
.
But a dream can buy nothing,
so my hands stay empty still .
For I shopped only with my eyes,
as a poor man sometimes will.
So nothing do I have to give
except this poor man's valentine,
Which is all I have to give to you,
-the love inside this heart of mine.
copyright 2001 by Roland Ricker
