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My Valentine
Opposed Emperor Claudius II bravely, the Roman, Saint Valentine,
Since the former considered marriage of young men as improper,
Thinking that single man would make better soldier,
Than those with wives and kin.
It was Valentine, standing against that inequality,
Performing marriages for young lovers in secret,
But was put behind the bars where the jailor, Asterius’ daughter would pay him visit,
They say that, with this beautiful girl, Valentine fell in love deeply.
Before breathing his last, “From Your Valentine,” were the words as his sign,
An expression of ‘love’ now, for the lovers- “You are my Valentine”.
