You have captured a plethora of emotions within your terse lines John. More profound than I thought at first glance. Happy Valentine’s Day John my friend.
And a Valentine’s greeting back to you, John. I am unfortunately one of those Valentine’s grinches and think the whole thing is overblown. Probably because of the trading valentines catastrophe when I was in grade school!
Your use of the word “sane” interests me very much. As do your words “calm” and “kind.” Indeed, I conducted a brief online review of St. Valentine to discern whether he had bouts of insanity. Knowing your work as I do, I know these words are representative of some specific notion of the holiday. Am I daft? Of course, we are all a little crazy for love. Happy Valentine’s Day, dear friend!
johnpoetflanagan 
The two first lines are perfect for me…. but I’m sad… nobody to celebrate it….
Sorry to hear that
Dear Rosa
Happy Valentines
john
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too, John. ❤
Jackie
Happy Valentines
Big Hugs
john
You have captured a plethora of emotions within your terse lines John. More profound than I thought at first glance. Happy Valentine’s Day John my friend.
Happy Valentines
Jon, My Friend
Ever Your Friend
john
And a Valentine’s greeting back to you, John. I am unfortunately one of those Valentine’s grinches and think the whole thing is overblown. Probably because of the trading valentines catastrophe when I was in grade school!
Noelle,
I know that school nonsense only too well.
Happy Valentines
Big Hugs
john
Happy Valentine’s !!
Dear Brother John..
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr!
Swetank.
Happy Valentines
Brother Swetank
Always
john
🙂 🙂 🙂
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr!
Swetank! 😀
Your use of the word “sane” interests me very much. As do your words “calm” and “kind.” Indeed, I conducted a brief online review of St. Valentine to discern whether he had bouts of insanity. Knowing your work as I do, I know these words are representative of some specific notion of the holiday. Am I daft? Of course, we are all a little crazy for love. Happy Valentine’s Day, dear friend!
Nothing gets past you
Dear Gina.
Nothing.
i chose the words more as a counter to the hype and often nonsense
associated with the day – i was aiming for a more steady mature approach.
Happy Valentines
Stay warm!!
Lots of love
john
You, too, Brother John!
Happy Valentines
to You, Brother David and to Diane.
Your brother
john
Happy Valentines Day to you Uncle John ~
Happy Valentines
Miss Mary
uncle john
Happy valentines day and everyday hugs!
Happy Valentines
Dear Holly
and tons of hugs
Ever
john
I smile when reading this 🙂 Happy Valentine’s day, Bapak John! ❤
And have a wonderful weekend too 🙂
Happy Valentines
Dear Indah
big hugs
bapak john
Such limitations you put on me, jf. ♡
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sorry about the limitations, Audrey,
but i meant the best.
Happy Valentines
Big hugs
jf
I was teasing you, jf. 😉
Happy Valentine’s Day
John, charming haiku! Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day, enjoy your Saturday!
Warm wishes,
Pepperanne
Happy Valentines
Dear Pepperanne
Have a great weekend
Always
john
Happy Valentine’s Day, my poetic friend John!!
Happy Valentines
to a very sweet lady
Thank you, Christy
Big Hugs
john
love this
Thank You, Gavin
Happy Valentines
john
John – Happy Valentines Day – special event will happen to me!
Happy Valentines
Dear Mihran
and i hope your special event in the happiest
Best wishes
john
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentines
Dear Leyla
Big hugs
john
Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂
It’s the thought that counts.
Yes, absolutely, Margaret
Thank You
Best Always
john
That was charming, John. The beauty of simplicity. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. Hugs! 😀
Thank you, Teagan
Happy Valentines
Big hugs
john
Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
and Happy Valentines to You
Dear Diane
STAY WARM in Boston
Big Hugs
john
Sane…sort of. Kind…mostly. Calm with no expectations. The flame is there. Happy Valentine’s Day to you.
Love the response, Karen love it!
Happy Valentines
Big Hugs
john
Greetings and good wishes. Regards.
Thank you, Dilip
Best to You
john
Sweet, simple, sincere. Nice.
Thank You, Kate
Best Always
john