The doorbell rang at quarter past

Her Valentine’s was there at last

He hadn’t passed this special chance

To let this woman feel romance

Her mind had danced the aft away

Her heart felt things words can’t portray

She dreamed her day would culminate

Her hand in his; the perfect date

She couldn’t wait to squeeze him tight

And show him off throughout the night

Excitement held her like a net

She prayed her date would not forget!

She let herself begin to doubt

And worried thoughts began to sprout

Then at about the perfect time

The doorbell rang its little chime

Sublime is how this woman felt

Her heart commenced to slowly melt

She’d been dealt the finest hand

One better than she’d ever planned

Standing right outside her door

Was just what she’d been praying for

Before a moment traveled by

Her door was opened on the fly

The greatest guy stood waiting there

The type of guy that’s truly rare

She stared at him, and he at her

His aura made her swoon and purr

The two of them were nothing but

The cutest pair; I’ll tell you what…

She shut her eyes to stop a tear

His smile spread from ear to ear

“Here you go.” He offered treats

A heart-shaped box of chocolate sweets

Not skipping beats he gave her more

Some flowers he had picked before…

“You’re cavalier, my little ace.”

She said and turned with flawless grace.

She got a vase to hold the flowers

Then said, “We have just half an hour.

Our tables waiting; so’s the food.

Your belly soon will be subdued.”

The mood was pleasant, soft and sweet

He swept her up from off her feet

Though not discrete, he didn’t care

He held his prize up in the air

His feelings glared from every pore

Her love for him grew even more

That night all doors were opened wide

First the car door for the ride

To get inside the restaurant too

He swung it quick to let her through

The two, their evening, just a glance

At what’s been called, “true romance.”

Devoid a lance, he was her knight

And she, this princess, his delight

And right in front of everyone

When dinner finally was all done

He stunned her in a happy way

As violins began to play

This display was not alone

He took her hand inside his own

He hadn’t known what he would do

But gently whispered, “I love you.”

The two held eyes; there were no ploys

They both forgot the background noise

They kept their poise though both could shout

“This love is what it’s all about!!”

Then back outside to get the car

The sky flashed with a shooting star

And far from her to pass up luck

She let her wishes run amuck

She hoped one stuck or would come true

Then asked, “Did you wish something too?”

She knew that wishes weren’t his style

But saw his teeth highlight his smile

“I’ll never wish for anything.

I’ve got my queen and I’m the king!”

Winking, he helped with her door.

She knew he’d be her evermore.

And for the whole returning ride

They sat in silence side by side

With pride they meshed hands, knowing well

Their story would be good to tell

They fell to thoughts of their first date

And how it must have set the state

For soul-mates putting on a show