Poem: Love And Candy

Vanessa Alejos, Journalist

February 13, 2026

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With Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, I wrote this poem dedicated to the people who only like Valentine’s Day for the sweet treats. Whether a family member or a friend gives you the treat, or maybe you even buy it yourself, enjoy it to the fullest! Some valentines can be donuts, candy or chocolate. So don’t feel sad for not having an actual person for a valentine, because treats never fail.

Enjoy reading!

I walk on the streets

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love and hearts fill the air

teddy bears and roses in every hand

I wish I could have a valentine

I don’t think Valentine’s Day is my thing

Too many couples and kisses

I’m so alone

What should I do?

I walk into the store

It’s red and pink everywhere

It hurts my eyes

I almost turn away

Then, I see my valentine

Maybe it’s a box of chocolates

or donuts

or those little heart candies

Either way, I couldn’t ask for more

I couldn’t choose my valentine

so I took them all

I understand Valentine’s Day now

it’s all about the delicious sweets

Chocolate melts in my mouth

Enjoy a delicious box of chocolates tomorrow. Happy Valentine’s Day! CC0 1.0 (Jill Wellington)

Donuts are fluffy and light

Candy is filled with love

They are all my valentine

The next day

I see broken hearts everywhere

Love is drained in the air

These couples are no more

This is why I keep my sweets

I ate them all

and I will eat more

They never let me down

Love and hearts

Handwritten letters

They all sound nice

but my chocolate is waiting for me at home

I don’t think I could have a lover

because I believe

My heart belongs with sweets

and only sweets

Love is too much

I’ll keep my candy

Valentine's Day

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About the Contributor

Vanessa Alejos, journalist

Vanessa Alejos is a freshman who enjoys reading, drawing, baking, and talking with her friends. Her favorite manga is “Jujutsu Kaisen” by Gege Akutami, and her favorite book series is “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus. Her favorite music artists are Big Thief, Tyler The Creator, Chappell Roan, Mitski and Genesis. She joined journalism to be able to write all types of stories, whether they are informational, fun or simple. Her goal this year in journalism is to write a story that changes at least one person’s perspective. Her picture is inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s album cover, “Igor.”