Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

[Editor: This poem, by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.]

*The Australian Women’s Weekly*, 13 February 1937

Lyric of Life

Valentine

I give my love to you my dear,
With hope that’s simple and sincere
In this fond heart of mine …
That through the years my life will be
A soft, delightful melody
With you, my Valentine.

— Phyllis Duncan-Brown.

Source:
The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937, p. 12

Editor’s notes:
The heading above this poem, “Lyric of Life”, appears to be an editorial heading rather than part of the title of this poem.

Valentine = one’s lover or sweetheart; someone who is the recipient or sender of a Valentine’s Day card, gift, message, or token

[Editor: An extra line break has been inserted before the last line (with the name of the poet), to separate it from the text of the poem.]