She Whispered I Love You

She Whispered “I Love You” (MJH 20150619) She whispered “I love you” As we danced real close. She caught me by surprise, As I looked into her eyes, And time suddenly froze. I said “I love you, too.” She whispered “I love you” When I kneeled with the ring. So, while trying to be clever I said “that better be forever,” (She nodded, saying nothing) “Because I really love you, too.” The Chaplain said the words, Then we both said “I do”-- And she kissed me with a smile. Walking back down the aisle She called out “I love you” Underneath the upraised swords. A few years later, I heard the happy news. “Congratulations, Mommy. We’re now a real family.” We’d need both pinks and blues. Life just couldn’t be better. Your hair greyed, my hair thinned. Always standing side by side. Days became months became years- Most filled with joy, then later tears. One sad day, at her graveside, I heard “I love you” on the wind.