Estelle, when you and I were rising nine
Perhaps you'd rather I suppressed the date
I spent a shilling on a valentine
And left it for you at the garden gate
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You ran and kissed my cheek with candied lips, A habit, by the way, you've since neglected; I would recall it to its aching void. I strive in vain my heart is yours for ever. love and romance..... thank u. tony
Reiteration of love to the old valentine who had playfully avoided the lover. Great love poem.