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A Commitment

Seems a lifetime ago, I said “I do” After I’d declared my love for you. A vow sincere that is as true today As it was upon that cold grey day. It was a long ago, December day When we started on our married way, Serenely in Love, sealed with a ring, To share whatever life might bring. . Today our way, remains ever clear, Allowing us to accept without fear, The future. Our passion - never stilled, Allowed our hearts’ desires to be filled, And though we are no longer young, We climb life’s ladder, rung by rung: Safe in knowing love will never end, Both for me, and my life-love, friend. Sometimes we’ll sit, holding hands: Or walk in silence, for each understands Love’s bonds, stronger every day, Preclude the need for words to say. When gazing into her soft brown eyes, Therein is seen the girl I met: no surprise She was the one I loved so long ago, And since that day, has remained ever so. Life has been great, I’m without regret, For never once has there been one met Who can compare with my Jersey Rose: Perfect in every way, as you’d suppose. Rhymer. May 6th, 2016

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Date: 1/4/2018 4:42:00 PM
I enjoyed this poem. I like your style of writing in this poem. I always love poems that rhyme. I write with lots of rhyme and enjoy reading others' too
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Date: 5/5/2016 9:19:00 PM
Denis, congratulations to you and your wife on being wedded for 62 years. Your narrative poem is a beautiful tribute to an exceptional marriage. ~ Sonia
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Denis Barter
Date: 5/6/2016 5:51:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words Sonia. We are both happy and proud that we can share our good fortune with others. The whole story of our first meeting, courtship many miles distant, and subsequent "third" meeting, is something few find hard to believe, but here we are, still in love and enjoying life! I recommend it! Fondest regards. Ciao Denis.

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