Valentine Day

On that special day in February
I met him in the marketplace
His countenance was, forlorn and sad
Clearly sorrow, he did embrace

I knew it was,  just months ago
The companion who had graced his side
Through many sunsets, on their farm
Now - death had taken away his bride

As we talked about the affairs of life
He related how, in years gone by
It had been his custom on this day
A box of candy, he would always buy

And so he said, on this same day
Likewise, he had done the same
Somehow it seemed , the thing to do
An act of love, it would proclaim

In life we never know the pain
Someone else is going through
Unless "in their shoes", we have trod
Still, - they may have a different view

Let us never fail, to lend a ear
And be attentive to their plight
Just offer comfort, in time of grief
And strive to make their burden light