
A very special day is here
Because it doesn’t happen much
Cupid gets to play again
Deciding whose heart to touch
Every four years it comes around
For some it is quite thrilling
Getting ready for the moment
Hoping that their partner’s willing!
It takes a lot of courage and
Just a little bit of planning
Keeping so many secrets
Leading to misunderstanding
Making sure the moment’s right
Now what was I going to say?
Oh my God, I’ve lost my nerve
Perhaps another day
Quitting now is stupid
Really, it has to be tonight
Sitting here together
The setting is just right
Under the gleaming moonlight,
Velvet softness of the sky
Will you marry me I ask?
Xcitement fills the air
Yes, I was hoping you would ask me
Zealous cheering everywhere!
Brilliant 🙂
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Thanks Sue 🙂
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Starting with the ABC of it… right down to the XYZ of it… love this
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Thank you Annette 🙂
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This was brilliant Sis, as always! Loved it!!!
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Thanks so much Sis 🙂
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Did he say yes?? 🙂
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Oh yes! 🙂
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Now that’s clever!
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Thank you Daffy 🙂
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WOWZA, you did a BRILLIANT job, Judy!!!! See, I told you it wasn’t as hard as it first looks!
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Thank you so much Azul. I do love a challenge, and I appreciate the fact that you thought I could do it! 🙂
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I’m so glad you had a go at it, as you did a wonderful job 🙂
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Thank you so much Azul 🙂
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You’re most welcome!
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🙂
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Awe! Cute and congratulations (is this real?)
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Thank you. Sadly, it is not real, but I wanted to mark the occasion when Leap Day it is traditionally the time when women get to propose to men! 🙂
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Ah! You had me convinced!
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Oh, so sweet! You can laugh at me but I did not know that the February 29th was meant as a day for love and proposal. I first read it in Ritu’s story and now in your poem.
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Thanks, Erika, I would not laugh at you! It is a great tradition isn’t it?!
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It is absolutely lovely! 💖
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Excellent! You are a remarkable wordsmith.
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Thank you Nancy, you have made my day with that wonderful compliment 🙂
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Wow. I hardly noticed the alphabet. You made it so seamless!
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Thanks Diana 🙂
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This is what makes Leap Years so exciting! The marriage proposal! Woman to the man. 🙂
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Absolutely! It is great. 🙂
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Yes!
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Love it, I’ve heard on the radio that lots of couples get married today, Feb 29! Your poem is perfect!
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Thanks Elizabeth 🙂
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Fan-fun-tas-tic.I didn’t notice you’d included the A-Z till D.Wallace Peach mentioned it. Amazing. 😀 😀 ❤
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Thank you Tess 🙂
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You are welcome, Judy.
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Cute AND clever…
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Thanks, Wendy 🙂
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Awww, how sweet!
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Thanks, Melinda 🙂
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WElcome.
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Oooh! This one’s flawlessly done!
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Thank you Rose 🙂
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My pleasure, Judy! 😀
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Excellent poem Judy. And here we are on a new month, I wonder how many newly engaged couples there are today.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Thanks David, I should imagine there are a fair few!
Huge hugs xxx
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It’s funny, I saw a lot of men buying trainers today.
xxx Hugs xxx
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HAHA! Ooooh you cynic you! 🙂
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That’s extraordinary
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Thanks Geoff – I think! 🙂
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Nice job.
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Thanks, Don 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Lovely and cheery poem, clever as always with a touch of humor. I’m sure many men are fans of getting married on leap year that way they only have to remember their anniversary every 4 years. 😉
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HAHA! Yes, very crafty! 🙂
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Those crafty men. 😉
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So fun and cute, Judy! Following the alphabet! Really amazing.
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Thanks Terri. I wanted to have a go at doing an alphabet poem. 🙂
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Great poem with clever construction. A romantic day indeed. So my daughter thought as she chose it for her wedding day!
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Well it is a wonderful day to choose for a wedding day. Congratulations to them 🙂
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Well done, Judy! Very nice! You really should publish a book of your poetry. 🙂
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Sssshhhhh. I am doing and it is nearly ready!
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Congrats! That’s fantastic! I would like to buy a copy when it’s ready. So exciting! 🙂 🤐 xo
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I am really excited too, but am trying to get my head around everything as I am self-publishing. 🙂
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I think it’s terrific! I self-published my Clemmie Cat book, and I know what you mean. There’s a lot to organize. I know it will be wonderful. Best wishes! 🙂
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Thanks so much Tonya 🙂
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I’m thrilled to hear that! 👏
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Thanks, Daffy! 🙂
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Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I am Judy, in my (very) early fifties and decided that life definitely gets more interesting as it goes on! I am a wife and a mum and have just finished University as a Registered Nurse, after having worked as an Associate Practitioner in the NHS. I am also a poet and the author of my debut book, 'Rhymes of the Times.' I love to laugh, and I love rhyming words too, so I joined the two together, and my book was born. I am currently working on another book in the series also. I am a prolific blogger and enjoy writing funny stories, anecdotes, and anything really that takes my fancy.
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