Happy Anniversary

It has been a long time since I asked you to share my name, Thirty seven years from a glowing ember to a bright burning flame. I can remember seeing you back then, How you’d just sit and practice writing your new name over and over again. No one thought our love could ever grow, Most gave us only a year but they didn’t know. They didn’t know our hearts or the love that caused this burning desire. They didn’t know that one little spark could kindle such a warm burning fire. And now when we speak it’s two voices as one. And always wanting what’s best for the other is how this is done. Compassion and pain are the things that make a love grow. Loving someone is compassion and feeling their pain is letting them know. Like any marriage we’ve had dark clouds that loomed up above. But they weren’t strong enough to diminish our forever love. A Norman Rockwell painting we were not and that is for sure. Family Circle cartoon would better depict us and the life we’ve had to endure. But looking back brings a smile and that’s what it’s all about. And would I do it over again in a heartbeat without hesitation or doubt. Happy Anniversary to you, my Darling, the Love Of My Life. With gratitude and love I thank you for being my lady, for being my wife. I Love You