Calendars are useful
To mark the times and seasons
To plan for festive holy days
And many other reasons
But there are dates we contemplate
Which pop up during the year
Only known and notable
For generating fear
The first and foremost morning
Recognized by all of you
Is the fourteenth day of April
As the tax is coming due
Christmas Eve is next in line
I’d say without a doubt
For those behind in shopping
Know their time is running out
The next feast is more movable
(Unlike Arbor Day or Earth Day)
It’s the day before the dawning
Of your spouse (or mother’s) birthday
And then there is today, my friends
Especially for men
The Vigil of Saint Valentine
Snuck up on us again
The blooms are stale or wilted
Candy’s late or lost
Jewelry is apropos
But, oh, at such a cost
A dinner date might save you
And generate ovations
But that special place she likes to go--
Fresh out of reservations
There’s only one left to do
It works because I’ve seen it
Tell her you’re in love with her
And say it like you mean it