Valentino Poem by JJ Evendon

Valentino Valentino Valentino

I hope you like the sound of that. Valentino - that’s my name,
I’m the cutest duck to roam this side of Bockmer Lane.
They say I’ve got the most handsome face, the prettiest of feet,
a waddle to die for and a body that’s hard to beat.
I don’t like motorcycles, planes or boats.
I can’t cook, sweep, read or tell funny jokes,
or wash dishes – but why would any duck want to do that?
And if someone wants to know why, I just say ‘QUACK’
You’ll never see me wear ‘Bling’,
all of these are definitely not my thing.
I’m an Indian runner – of that I am proud
and when I get excited my quacks can be quite loud.
I’m King of the pond, a true gentleman of tall stature,
I wobble around quacking on things that do not matter.
Except today – St Valentine’s day
For the person who brought me here to you may have many faults,
not least his attempts at telling awfully funny jokes,
but he will always try and make you smile, laugh, feel comfortable, safe and secure.
For it is you, and knowing you, the only one that he does adore.
So if you love him be kind and say – “will you be my Valentine forever and a day? ”.
Then stand back and pause awhile,
look at his face and watch him smile.
As he gently puts his arms around you, kisses you softly and ‘YES’ will come the reply.
If you see his eyes water and tear drops fall,
it’s probably because you’re standing too close and on his feet – that’s all.
Happy Valentine day.