English poem
February
by Oliver Herford (1863–1935)
Bend you now before the shrine Of the good Saint Valentine. Show to him your broken heart-- Pray the Saint to take your part. Should he intercede in vain And the maid your heart disdain, Call upon Saint Nicotine; He will surely intervene. Bring burnt off'ring to his feet, Incense of Havana, sweet. Then the maiden's shade invoke, It will disappear in smoke!