Chocolate Moon

Summary

"Chocolate Moon" is a love poem that celebrates a thoughtful partner's effort to create a romantic and playful moment despite Covid-related limitations.

Abstract

"Chocolate Moon," a tender poem by Suzanne V. Tanner, reveals a partner's delight in discovering a bed sprinkled with red chocolate hearts on the night before Valentine's Day, amid the Covid-19 restrictions that dampen the usual festivities. The poem reflects on the anticipation of seasonal celebrations, the sweet surprise prepared by the speaker's partner, and the whimsical gesture that transcends the limitations imposed by the pandemic. The speaker humorously contemplates the possible sources of these chocolates, from seasonal subscriptions to hidden stashes, but ultimately attributes the thoughtful act to a secretive walk taken by the partner. The poem ends with a heartfelt note of gratitude to the readers, emphasizing the value of their time and the appreciation for their companionship through the writer's work.

Opinions

The author expresses appreciation for their partner's creativity in celebrating love during restrictive times.
The discovery of the chocolates conveys the partner's thoughtfulness and effort to maintain tradition and romance despite external limitations.
The humorous consideration of how the chocolates were procured adds a playful and lighthearted tone to the poem.
The poem subtly critiques the impact of Covid-19 on retail therapy and seasonal celebrations.
The closing paragraph extends a personal and genuine thank you to the readers, underscoring the importance of community and shared experiences, especially in times of isolation.

February 14th is not the only day for love songs

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My love, You never forget the evening before any Easter, Hallowe’en, Christmas, or Valentines. Yet last night, with Covid prevention and isolation procedures curtailing most retail therapy, I was sure this year would be a miss.

Nope.

You turn off your reading light as I head toward my side of the bed. As you do nightly, you have partially rolled down my blankets, preparing our love and sleep nest.

I lift those covers up and then further down. My laughter is my delight. You have scattered at least 29 red, foil-wrapped, chocolate hearts all over the linen bottom sheet.

I want to ask whether you have a quarterly subscription to seasonally appropriate foil-wrapped confections. Or maybe you concealed a secret cubby behind your desk for hoarding such treats.

The answer, though, resides in the double mask, wool hat, thick mitts and down-filled coat I watched you fetch yesterday from the hall closet. You called out, “ A little walk I want to take by myself, sweetie.”

Photo by me: Suze

Dear friends, please allow me a moment to thank you for reading my writing. Recognizing that time is our most valuable asset, I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of yours with me.

Love Song/Poetry

Chocolate Moon

February 14th is not the only day for love songs