Put Cupid Out of a Job . . . Fool Proof Valentine Recipe

You need a quick, classy, clever Valentine, right? Something unique and romantic that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Easy. Write a love poem. No, really, write a poem for someone you love. Instant romance. Free. You can't beat that. Two dozen excuses for not writing a Valentines poem have just sprung to your mind. Nice try. You don't have to be a Nobel prize winning poet or an English major or anything like unto it. Go for a haiku. Haiku is lithe, elegant, and avoids the pitfalls of cheesily contrived rhyme. The format is simple: Three lines; five syllables then seven syllables then five syllables again; no rhyme required.  Five-Seven-Five. OK? Like, ummmm, this:

slice of morning sun
falls on your bright face and dims
by comparison

or

my heart still drums that
mad elated rhythm when
you walk in the door

or

you are my springtime
coaxing into bloom bright buds
that yield sweeter fruit

Try it. You'll get hooked. Write a haiku for someone you love or a haiku about anything. If you feel like sharing, include your haiku in a "Comment" and make my day. We'll call it our First Annual Valentines  Day Haiku Fest. I triple dog dare you. Happy Valentines  Day!