1600.

Expectation the
rote of love. The modern turn,
capitalism.

1599.

A day of pretend
dressed up in shades of both hearts
and blood. Murderous.

1598.

Alleviation
sought on the cusp more feigned
revelry. Hearts now.

1597.

Days of honor built
on the backs of misconceived
history's lapses.

1596.

Such wearing is born
the realists bearing those
cynics' smug faces.

1595.

A world set to the
constant diet of hate that
the curmudgeons use.

1594.

A new turn toward
not appreciating the
things that are given.