A Golden Journey

You were eighteen and I twenty two That day at the alter when we said I do Since then the years have traveled so fast For us in a marriage they said wouldn't last They are too young, the voices said Much too young for them to wed They are just kids, they have no idea I doubt they'll even last a year But our love was greater then our age Together we stepped upon our stage Performed the roles of husband and wife Acting as one throughout our life And now after all these years are done We still meet each new challenge as one Our hearts have merged and every day Together face what comes our way Those that said it wouldn't last Are now just memories from our past It seems in fact our love was true I cherish my fifty years with you To my lovely wife on our golden anniversary February 3, 2012 Iambic Tetrameter

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Date: 10/31/2012 10:32:00 PM
wonderful poem
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/4/2012 7:46:00 AM
Thank you Ruth
Date: 10/30/2012 8:10:00 PM
Beautiful tribute, Bob. Well deserved win. Congrats on your 50th. My wife and I will celebrate our 54th in Dec. She has been very sick since July but beginning to show some improvement. As a result I have been inactive in PS since Aug. All the best to you and yours. Ralph
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:07:00 AM
Thank you Ralph. A wish for your wife to return to health.
Date: 10/29/2012 10:33:00 PM
A lovely poem and tribute Bob. congratulations on your first place win. I had just 21 years with my husband when he died at 41. I've always wondered how it would have ben to have celebrated our 50th. Love, Joyce
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:09:00 AM
The number of years pales in comparison to the joys contained. I know we have been blessed.
Date: 10/29/2012 8:41:00 PM
BOB, ..:-), CONGRATULATIONS IN "Dana'lynn Smith" CONTEST... ALWAYS~ PD
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:10:00 AM
Thank yo PD
Date: 10/29/2012 3:38:00 PM
A very good poem for a special occasion. I believe every marriage could take a page out of your book. Happy golden anniversary.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Anoush. Much appreciated.
Date: 10/29/2012 3:16:00 PM
a wonderful golden anniversary tribute, Bob. Congrats on your BIG win.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Andrea
Date: 10/29/2012 10:13:00 AM
Big congratulations on your win Bob xx
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:11:00 AM
Thank you Mandy
Date: 10/29/2012 9:52:00 AM
great one bob!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats on the top placement!!!!!!!!!!!!~sashi
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:11:00 AM
Very much appreciated Sashi
Date: 10/29/2012 8:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem. And double congratulations on your 50th anniversary. I have my 40th this copming spring.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:12:00 AM
Thank you very much for your kind comments. And an early congrats on your 40th
Date: 10/29/2012 5:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Dana'lynn's "The Girl" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:12:00 AM
Thank yo Carol
Date: 10/29/2012 3:27:00 AM
Bob, what a spectacular and personal write to one lucky gal! You pulled off the perfect gift here, friend! Much enjoyed how u both overcame the odds! Congrats on your top spot! Well deserving of it!!! gwendolen
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:13:00 AM
You are very kind Gwen. Your comments are much appreciated.
Date: 10/29/2012 12:11:00 AM
CONGRATS BOB ON A TREMENDOUS WRITE AND FIRST PLACE WIN LUV .. SO GREAT TO SEE YOUR NAME TOP THE WINNERS LIST LUV ..
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Bob Quigley
Date: 10/31/2012 11:07:00 AM
Thank you Linda Marie
Date: 1/25/2012 10:32:00 AM
wonderful poem, Bob, a true and wholesome rendering of marriage, i can relate to this, my wife and i golden december 1st 2012. thank you bob, this is so special, going to my fav, harry
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 10:51:00 AM
Thank you Harry. And an early congratulations to you and your bride.
Date: 1/24/2012 1:45:00 PM
Congratulations to you and your wife, Bob. A lovely write for a wondrous occasion. God Bless. Love, Kim
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/24/2012 2:04:00 PM
Thank you Kim. I appreciate that.
Date: 1/24/2012 1:25:00 PM
this is so sweet and hearfelt, bob... love knows no age.. happy anniversay; wow, you and your wife made it! :) huggs!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/24/2012 2:06:00 PM
She has great taste in men:) Thanks Nette
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