A few years ago, a girlfriend of mine had asked me to write a poem that she could secretly give to a man at work. She almost cracked up whenever she saw him looking at one of the women in the office trying to figure out if she was the one who had sent the valentine. My friend told him at the end of the work day and they all had a chuckle.

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Since you started working here,
I've loved my nine to five,
'Cause every time I look at you,
My body comes alive!

I can't hold back my feelings
But I'm sure that's no surprise,
You surely know who I am
By the love that's in my eyes.

But since I am old-fashioned,
The man must take the lead,
Don't make me wait much longer,
So truly great's my need!

This day is meant for sweethearts
And I wish that you'd be mine,
So let me know, before you go,
And I'll be your Valentine!

Love,
Your Secret Admirer

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