Following the Valentines poetry event that took place on Saturday, 12 February we are delighted to post the following poem:

The Lovers of Union Square: by Sheena Blackhall, Makar for Aberdeen & the North East

Elderly lovers at Frankie & Benny’s
Skip the dessert as they’re watching the pennies
Students go dating at Baguette Express
Or go Dutch at the Subway when out to impress

Proposals indecent or racy are made
At Zizzi’s before the square pizzas are paid
At Nando’s, Chiquito’s & Prezzo’s the girls
Discuss latest conquests while black coffee swirls
Whilst others break bread inside Giraffe or Peckham’s
And dream their a team like their heroes, the Beckhams

At Accessorize, Fossil and Ollie & Nic
The would-be-date-magnets all buy to look chic
At W.H.Smith, V.Design, Paperchase
And Best Wishes, the Valentines take pride of place

For those who’ve been lusty, there’s Mamas and Pappas
And Costa, where Junior can shake his maracas
At Jack & Jones, Fat Face, New Look, H & M
The girlfriends consider the length of a hem
Will it catch his attention? Turn off, or turn on?
Next, Outfit...then Starbucks for Latte and scone

Wealthy oilmen descend on Pandora or Rox
For that special something to pop in a box
Not quite what she’d like? Lapis Gold or Azendi
May soften her heart...think you generous and trendy.

When the courting is over, for feathering the nest
Instyle can provide, or drop by M & S
And to keep love alive, why not top off the day
At the Perfume Shop, buying an essence or spray.

Union Square welcomes Cupid, leaves nothing to chance
For those window shopping for Love and Romance
To woo, wine and dine your new boyfriend or girl
The Square is unbeatable...give it a whirl!