Ode to a Love Affair

My students are working on a poetry book and their first poem they wrote as an ode. This was mine:

Ode to a Love Affair

The first time I saw you

Hiding in a lonely street

Almost forgotten but I still you
And my heart skipped a beat.

I heard about you from afar

My friends told me of your wonders so great

I knew that I would love you

Even on our first date.

I saw your nametag first

Written in green and white

I knew that I had found heaven

Even at the first sight.

I brought a coupon with me

Tacky I thought it must be

But you were understanding and joyful

For I was prepared you see.

My empty wallet thanked you

For it has little to spare

But you were loving and understanding of my troubles

I thought love this must be so rare.

Each time I went to the place you lived

I was wonderfully fed,

I was so tired from all the food

That I had to go straight to bed.

But our three year love affair must end.

How I terribly the dread that day.

For I am leaving town you see

And I must make my own way.

I will always cherish our time together

I will never forget you my treat.

I will miss your wonderful sandwiches,

Oh beautiful Deli on High Street.