On Valentine's Day Poem by RIC BASTASA

here, it will be a beautiful morning
the sun has come and the flowers bloom
and the birds still sing their love songs in the air

it is a special day for me, a dinner for two, candle light
in a seafood restaurant beside the sea
peace and quiet and cool sea breeze from the pacific ocean
at the middle of the table
a white rose, beside some crabs, and jasmine rice,
and crispy fried shrimps,

the desert is buko salad placed in the coconut bowl
with slices of apples, pineapples, and cherries

San Mig light beer for me and Sprite for her
we indulge in the usual conversations of husband and wife

simple, honest, faithful, and happy.