Blue Valentines

Valentine's Day this year
Will be celebrated with a tear,
All my hearts will be colored blue
To show how much I miss you.

I haven't forgotten how to smile,
They will just be fake for a while
Till my heart has time to heal,
Till grieving is not what I feel.

I know there are still blue skies,
Just harder to see when a loved one dies,
I promised you I'd not be sad long
After you were gone.

That promise I will keep
For the honor you taught runs deep;
Next year I will be fine
Making all red valentines.

But Valentine's Day this year
Will be celebrated with a tear,
All my hearts will be colored blue,
To show how much I miss you.