Sophie Hannah, "Poem for a Valentine Card"
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I hate soppy Valentine's Day poems, but this one made me grin a bit, particularly the last couple lines.
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You won't find any hints
Enclosed, no cryptic clues, no fingerprints,
Nothing about the gender,
Background or occupation of the sender.
Anonymous, unseen---
You're dealing with the all-time king or queen
Of undercover loves.
The author of this valentine wore gloves.
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You won't find any hints
Enclosed, no cryptic clues, no fingerprints,
Nothing about the gender,
Background or occupation of the sender.
Anonymous, unseen---
You're dealing with the all-time king or queen
Of undercover loves.
The author of this valentine wore gloves.