LIES ON VALENTINES

Many will be fooled today 
By the gifts and words 
That some may say

Roses, candies, bracelets and chains 
Trinkets given to massage the brain

Hoping that you forget yesterday's brawl 
Trying to hold your hand today 
While walking through the malls 

Don't be fooled 
By their sudden sweetness 
Because tomorrow 
They will return to their familiar mess

Can't say I did not warned you 
About that fake love 
That vanishes like smoke 
Up above

Remember a leopard 
Cannot change his spots
So don't be deceived 
And don't be caught up.

Wilford Barker.