The Twenty-first of May

'The Twenty-first of May'

I didn't make a list
of new ways to get in your heart
I never thought to insist
because to me you were a work of art.
Such a pretty little thing
envied by all
it made the birds sing
and even I did at the ball.
And now that I have you with me
here by my side
I can say I love you,
and my love won't be denied.
Today marks the day
that our affections are declared.
The twenty first of May
you will tell me that you care.