Do I recall saying,
What every swain whispers?
Borrowed sonnets from the Portuguese

Do I recall offering,
What every adorer bears?
Wine-red roses and chocolate truffles

Do I recall the impetuous act,
What a lover impulsively dares touch?
Tremulous hands delicate as Dresden china

Do I recall the affectionate kiss you gave,
What an admirer with fervent passion implores?
Scarlet lips voluptuous as Autumn cherries

I do recall with longing all these and more,
What lunatic fringe a young lover dwells in,
Reckless adoration of the beloved on Valentine’s Day