Love Poem: Anatomy of a Hallmark
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Written by: Mike Gentile

Anatomy of a Hallmark

For those who love the Hallmark reels
                          with stories that give all the feels
You’ll notice that in every one
                          there is the same web to be spun

The small town girl who comes back home
                                    her city slicker job to roam
Has led her back to find romance
                          to give someone a second chance

And then, that interrupted kiss
                      that makes us wait for wedded bliss
Precedes that stumble and near fall
                            fair maiden saved by one so tall

Of course, there shines our Christmas glee
                          to warm the hearts of all who see
The Holidays will save the day
                        when lovers seem to lose their way

The cookie sales and Santa’s wink
                            That magic that still tickles pink
And knowing that it all will mend
                              about five minutes till the end!

So safe, so sweet, that Hallmark thrill
                            When such a show is on the bill 
So make ye fun, if that must be
                         But there’s no bigger fan than me