Ode to Saint Valentine
Are you aware that Valentine’s Day is approaching? There are some who hate the holiday. Some who dread it. And even some who forget it exists, much to the disgust of their wives.
It tends to be male orchestrated, as women prefer to be its target and not the one with the bow. Indeed it’s almost unfair (from a gender perspective) that there isn’t any corresponding Lust Day where women target the men for what they really, really want. No, women alone enjoy this holiday, aimed at by their respective romantic partners, and where flowers and chocolates are the arrows of choice.
Father’s Day cancels Mother’s Day, birthdays cancel birthdays, Christmas is for all. Valentine’s Day is for women, and men enjoy no equal. We fail miserably at its giving or mistake it for Lust day highlighted above. We are, as men, being short-changed.
Saint Valentine, where ever you are, know this: when I get to heaven I am totally kicking your ass.
on February 10, 2010 at 7:02:am
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You are not allowed to complain like that about Valentine’s! Since we have been together there has not been a single Valentine’s day where you have not received a present. I spend ages trying to figure out what you would like that you haven’t already bought yourself. I have even bought special items that although they may have been bought for me to wear are totally for you. Give me a list of the things that you have bought me for Valentine’s day honey, or mother’s day. The presents you get are always better (for you anyway)