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Love Hurts: Get Real with Valentines That Pull No Punches
Hallmark won’t go there, but you can: feel free to use these
Note: The following verse is copyrighted. You have the author’s permission for personal use only. That means you can’t use them to boost your Etsy sales or launch a greeting card line. Just so you know.
To its credit, Hallmark has made an effort to expand its Valentine’s card offerings to include situations that fit our new era. But, unfortunately, it has yet to go all the way. So I hope one or more of these verses may address your particular situation. With love from me to you!
Knotty Family Ties
Your mother doesn’t like me,
Your sister thinks I’m lame,
Your grandma stole my iPad,
But swears your Dad’s to blame,
Your brother says I’m stingy,
(I wouldn’t loan him cash),
I woke to find your cousin,
Pawing through my trash,
Your Grandpa drives me crazy,
Your aunts and uncles, too,
Yet darling, if you asked me,
I’d run away with you.
