It’s Valentine’s Day again. Yes, gentlemen, it’s today! If that caught you off guard, and you are starting to panic, you can relax. I’ve got you covered. You can send your sweetheart a love poem this year.
When I think of epic love poems, one man immediately comes to mind. Yes, obviously, Robert Palmer. That sharp-dressed man from the ‘80s, always surrounded by hot women and singing about love.
I think we can all agree that no recording artist alive or dead had a better grasp on love than Robert Palmer. He and his heavily lipstick-ed troupe of beautiful musicians, dancers, and backup singers tore it up, combining catchy tunes and hot guitar riffs with his masterful grasp of Webster’s dictionary and Roget’s thesaurus.
If we may be so bold as to borrow from his lyrics, we might just be able to come up with an epic Valentine’s poem for you. A PalmerTine, if you will. Let’s take two of his greatest hits – Simply Irresistible and Addicted to Love – and see what we can do.
But a word of caution – use at your own risk. This is powerful stuff!
To my Valentine:
How can it be permissible?
You compromised my principles
This kind of love is mythical
You’re anything but typical
The lights are on, but I’m not home
My mind is not my own
My heart sweats, my body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You’re a craze I'd endorse
You’re a powerful force
I’m obliged to conform
When there's no other course
You used to look good to me
But now I find you
Simply irresistible
I can't sleep, I can't eat
There's no doubt, I’m in deep
My throat is tight, I can't breathe
Another kiss is all I need
Your loving is so powerful
It's simply unavoidable
The trend is irreversible
Woman, you’re invincible
I’d like to think that I’m immune to the stuff
But it's closer to the truth to say I can't get enough
You know I’m gonna have to face it, I’m addicted to love
You’re simply irresistible
You’re a natural law
And you leave me in awe
You deserve the applause
I surrender because
You used to look good to me
But now I find you
Simply irresistible
I see the signs, but I can't read
I’m running at a different speed
My heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine
You’re unavoidable
I'm backed against the wall
You give me feelings like I never felt before
I'm breaking promises
You’re breaking every law
You used to look good to me
Now I find you
Simply irresistible
I’d like to think that I’m immune to the stuff
But it's closer to the truth to say I can't get enough
You know I’m gonna have to face it, I’m addicted to love
Your methods are inscrutable
The proof is irrefutable
You’re so completely kissable
Our lives are indivisible
You’re a craze I'd endorse
You’re a powerful force
I’m obliged to conform
When there's no other course
You used to look good to me
But now I find you
Simply irresistible
There you go, gentlemen. You’re welcome, but don’t thank me. Thank Mr. Palmer!
Happy Valentine’s Day,
-Smidge
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