Sonnet 90 – Valentine’s Day

You deserve roses every day.  There
are times that I forget, though, and days when
no flower would be enough.  You’re a rare
woman, a creature of such uncommon

grace and beauty that there’s no measure
for your worth.  That you would find in me some
small portion of joy gives me pleasure
and fills me with wonder.  I should welcome

any morsel of your affection, yet
I desire all your love and pray you trust
your soul to my care.  My deepest regret
is that I did not find you, love you first.

You deserve roses, but I can only
promise my love and my fidelity.