 Okay, Mom and Dad, Valentine's Day is coming up - a favorite time of year for parents and children alike. And there are many ways you and your kids can reach out to that special someone in your life and theirs on Valentine's Day. The most common way is through store-bought cards with valentine poetry or messages. Most are romantic, many are humorous (like the very funny one on the right.)
Creating your own valentine poetry carries special significance. Here are some fun ways you and your kids can celebrate one of our holiday traditions with valentine poetry.
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Roses Are Pink,
Your Feet Really Stink
(Paperback)
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Check it out!
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Valentine poetry you create yourself
Rebus valentine poetry . . .
. . . is written in ink and has messages or valentine poetry with small pictures replacing some of the words. For example, a picture or drawing of an eye could be used for the word "I" and a heart can be used for the word "heart" or "love." See if you and your kids can decode these messages:
My ♥ 4 u |
'm about u |
a u |
Will u mine |
Acrostic valentine poetry . . .
. . . uses the name of the loved one or special family member. The first letter in each line, in large type, eventually spells out the name of the recipient. For the name Mary or Dad, for example, you could write:

May each day bring us closer
And not so far apart.
Remember, Valentine
You're always in my heart.
Dad, you're always there when I need you
And I thank you more than I say
Don't ever forget I will love you just as I do today.
Whimsical valentine poetry
This is an oldie, but is often modified with just the change of a word or two:
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Ashes to ashes
And dust to dust
If it weren't for you
My lips would rust!
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^.^
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Translation:
happy, anime smiley
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When you send cards with valentine poetry that you create, you are sending a unique gift, a part of yourself. Make Valentine's Day special by writing valentine poetry and sharing it with your family and friends. To get in the mood for writing your own poems visit

for tons of poetry fun, including games, contests, discussion forums, and, of course, lots of funny poems! For still more valentine ideas and poetry see the
February 09 BuzzLetter. The banner below will bring up this year's valentine issue.
Valentine's Day is an exciting time for Buzzing Kids World!