THIRD PLACE WINNER - NORA RAY

His Valentine's Candy Heart

by Nora Ray

He had sea green eyes and chestnut hair, piled on a six foot frame.

I fell for him on sight, yes, I had no shame.

I was filled with romance, filled with wild, wild, wishes.

Then I found out all he wanted … was Hershey's Candy Kisses!

I thought he might learn to love me; he just needed a nudge,

but I caught him hiding in the closet … with a plate of chocolate fudge!

I wanted a ring, but he shattered my heart into pieces,

When he put his hand in his pocket and pulled out … a Reeses!

I thought my love unconditional, even from the start.

Until I learned all he ever had … was a Valentine's Candy Heart!