The Origin and History of Saint Valentine

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th every year. It is a day to display affection. People send cards, called valentines, to their friends, family, and loved ones. Verses on valentines often rhyme and express love and affection. Sometimes valentines contain humorous pictures or puns - but almost all ask, "Be My Valentine."

Gifts of Love

I gave my first love laughter,

I gave my second tears,

I gave my third love silence

Through all the years.

My first love gave me singing,

My second eyes to see,

But oh, it was my third love

Who gave my soul to me.

Love Song

There is dew for the floweret,

And honey for the bee,

And bowers for the wild bird,

And love for you and me.

There are tears for the many,

And pleasure for the few;

But let the world pass on, dear,

There's love for me and you.

Poemas anónimos (Recolha de poemas e de passatempo por Prof. Carmen Gonçalves)