Not a Valentines Day Post

This is not a Valentines Day post.
This is not to wish love to all the happy couples
Or luck to the brave ones starting out
This is not to acknowledge the unending red stocking the store shelves
This is not a post of rose petals or truffles or giant stuffed bears
Not a post for make-up or blushes–’cause really–who cares?
Forget the fancy dinners and hour reservations
Or the dates that we put all of our faith in
This is not for the rom-coms taking up the streaming sites
And all the cheesy scenes that make me roll my eyes
No, this ain’t for any of you love-struck duos
But instead, are for the ones who find themselves alone
Alone on the couch with an ice cream tub
Or alone on a walk, watching couples eat grub
For the ones who find themselves yearning for a companion
Who’s hearts feels as empty as a canyon
Here’s to you singles with your head held high
Knowing your strong without a girl or a guy
But if love is your wish. I hope it finds you
Without all the trouble that it can brew
This is not to say Happy Valentines Day
But instead wishes for smiles to come your way