I woke up thinking it would be OK
then I realized just what everyone had to say
Happy Love Day…
Each time that word fell across my ears
Therapy bills piled up for years
I love you meant hitting your kids and wife
I love you meant giving up your life
I love you meant you weren’t good enough
I love you meant life was tough
I love you meant screwing someone else
I love you meant dealing with what was dealt
I love you meant not really caring
not really daring
to— love
My words might as well have been dead
When I said,
I love you …
It meant— I love you
It meant you were enough
I meant together we would be tough
It meant making love all night long
It meant “they were playing our song”
It meant I cared
It meant I dared
It meant my heart would be broken
It meant I would just be a token
to be given away
just like any other day,
and no I’m not OK.
Love Day sucks …
Fuck
Penelope Jones copyright 2013
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Penelope Jones 
I really love this!! I’m not just saying the “L” word either!! {{hugs}}
Lol -snugs- lovers you too!
There are some of us who “Love” you this day Penelope, Love your words, Love your books, Love your Blog, Love your banter on Twitter, and Love the “Soul” that comes through to us in all you are…. So feel good and know that at least some of “us” do care my dear…… (You’re a wonderful example to us) –Joseph
Oh Joseph! I’m so very lucky to have you as my friend! You and Gem inspire me to “believe” … I lovers you also for your hope, support, and especially for caring!
-big snuggles-
Penelope Jones
I was going to say exactly what Joseph said, but since he beat me to it,
Ditto.
PS–Wait! I *did* say it earlier.
*sticks tongue out*
Lol!!!! You did say it earlier! Lovers you too sweet cupcake! 🙂
Oh Sweet Penny! My heart aches for you. The poem was so raw. I wish I could give you a super big hug to thank you for all the wonderful things you do. You let us in and share so many wonderful things with us. Your writing be it sad or saucy is inspiring. Joeseph said it best- I feel very fortunate to know you and am lucky because of it. I love your words & spirit.
I’m a better person for having met you missy! You’ve proven to be a huge help, support, and wonderful friend!
-cyber snugs-
Thank you for all the times you stop and think of me, please know I’m likely doing the same.
Penny
sending love,hugs and kisses to you ..yes you..amazing lady Xxx
Sending some of my own hugs, snugs, and kisses your way too, spectacular lady! XoXo
Damn lady you are truly brilliant. I adored this poem. I hate valentines day! I am in love with love and don’t need to be told when to celebrate it.xxxxx
Awe!!! Thank you sweetie!!! I’m in love with love also. 🙂 I’m not brilliant just angsty! Heh
Let’s fuck this day together, sister. 😀
Amen!!!!! 😛
Totally agree! Too many people say “Love” and make it into the worst word on the planet. It makes it hard to figure out what “Love” is after that.
We are on the same page! Too many people cheapen the word… Making less meaningful year after year.
I know what you mean girl. 😦
Love is…
*Hugs you tight*
-snugs- 🙂 XoXo
❤❤❤❤
One of the more genuine ‘dont like Valentine’s Day’ posts I’ve seen. Just because some assholes use the word ‘love’ when they don’t really mean it, doesn’t mean it has no meaning. Here’s to a better day!
Thank you for caring and reading! Snugs!
XoXo
P