Little Miami River Chamber released the winning poems for the 2021 Loveland Valentine program
By Chuck Gibson
LOVELAND, OH (February 12, 2021) – The Loveland Valentine Ladies reported receiving a record number of submissions for the 2021 poetry contest.
Believe it or not, entries arrived from all over North America. Mostly they came from around Loveland and especially from second grade students at Loveland Primary School. Entries came from past winners and first-time poets too.
“We really are looking forward to next year and even more entries. Maybe by then we’ll be able to have our Valentine breakfast and celebrate the winners there.” – Valentine Ladies.
Loveland Valentine Ladies at recent kick-off of 2021 Loveland Valentine season (Chuck Gibson File)
CLICK HERE to watch the Poetry Winners video now.
The Valentine Ladies said they had difficult choices picking a winner in each category. In fact, they chose two winners in the 1st thru 4th grade category. Not surprisingly, there were lots of COVID references, but the theme of LOVE won out over COVID in LOVELAND.
“We really enjoyed all the poems and want to thank all the poets who entered.” – The Valentine Ladies.
Here is the text of ALL the winning Poems:
Loveland Valentine Ladies – 2021 Poetry contest winners
Kindergarten:
Puppies are Love by Roman Lyke
LECC – Teacher Emily Parnin
Everything that puppies do makes me feel love
They lick my face. They bite my fingers
They fuss and try to jump over the gate
They are super cuddly
They don’t make me do chores
They don’t put me in time-out
The don’t ask me to brush my hair
They are really playful. Except when they are sleeping.
Puppies are love
First Grade:
It’s Valentine’s Day by Lillian True
LECC – Teacher Mrs. Bebout
It’s Valentine’s Day!
It’s Valentine’s Day!
I want to run and yell HOORAY!
I love the pink and red.
I love the cards and hearts.
But nothing is better than a big box of sweet tarts!
So, go give lots o hugs
And big kisses too!
And remember my love will stick to you –
Like a giant pile of glue!
Second Grade:
Valentine’s Day Fun in Covid by Amalie Lyke
LPS – Teacher Jamie Meyer
Covid Really Stinks
But we can still have fun
We can celebrate Valentine’s Day
Just in different ways
I can party in my mask
And share Valentine’s Day cards with my class
I can’t see my grandparents but I can cll them on the phone
So that way on Valentine’s Day they won’t be alone
I can’t share treats and sweets
But I can still share love
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Third Grade:
Valentine’s Poem by Jane Jeranek
LES 3rd Grade
L – is for Loveland
O – is for Overjoyed
V – is for Valentine’s Day
E – is for Enjoyable times
And that is why I Love You
Fourth Grade:
Something? By Theodore Lyke
LES – teacher Kerri Glover
There was something I wanted to say
But I guess I forgot
It was just right there but now it is not
What’s the point of this poem? Can I catch another good thought?
Yes! Oh, yes! Let me just say
Have a very good Valentine’s Day!
Fifth Grade:
For a Cute Rose by Claire Motylinski
LIS Teacher Mr. Ernst
Daisies are pretty,
Daffies have style,
A manner is friendly,
And so is your smile.
A rose is romantic
Just like you.
Tulips are charming,
Violets have cuteness,
The sun is bright,
Just like your greatness.
A rose is romantic
Just like you.
Eighth Grade:
Our Unbreakable Love by Caroline Lorio
LMS – Teacher Mrs. Pecsok
Thank you for teaching me love
And stopping my pain.
You healed me from struggle and,
Taught me to dance in the rain.
Life was an adventure with no map
With forks in the roads that give me two paths.
But with you whenever the stormy seas tried to throw us off boat,
You were my anchor and kept me afloat.
When we went through treacherous storms
And other stuff that tried to break us apart
Our love was always stronger
And nothing can ever tear our love apart.
Grades 9-12:
How to Love in 2020 by Ava Schwan
CHCA
Love is not reserved for Valentine’s Day
It is skipping the handshake and opting for a wave.
Perhaps it’s a smile to neighbor, just to say,
“I’m thinking of you. Are you doing okay?”
Though we are physically apart, we still can show affection.
Not through touch, but through other acts unexpected.
Delivering groceries, sewing masks, and shopping local,
Communities working together toward the same end goal.
While these acts of kindness are small, the message is clear:
To remind others they are loved, even in this crazy year.
Though love may be expressed differently sometime
It is still present, however unprecedented the times.
Adult:
COVID, meet CUPID by Lexi and Nancy Duff
I thought I’d better warn you, COVID, there’s a new sheriff coming to town
He takes his job very seriously, and he’s not messin’ around
Don’t underestimate Mr. Cupid
Or judge him by his looks
He’s way tougher than all those other Holiday characters
You might have read about in Children’s books
Don’t get me wrong, COVID, there were a few things we learned during your stay
Like how to love from a distance, and appreciate our family more every day
But you’re in Loveland Town now
Where you’re weak and have no paper
So I’m sorry to tell you, Mr. Virus
You have lived your final hour
Cupid has finally arrived
And his arrows are drawn
Haven’t you heard? Love ALWAYS wins!
So you best be movin’ on!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVERYONE!
