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It is still possible to have a long marriage. It takes love, friendship and effort

Finding You

Finding You
( to my wife Barbara, just because)
by Franklin Price
6/8/2018

Finding you has been the best thing
That ever happened in my life
Beginning when I met you
Better since you've been my wife

We both were less than happy
Was not hard to understand
Marriage was a disappointment
Before my ring was on your hand

Won't say it's all been easy
Life's just not to be that way
 I've never had one real regret
Since you said yes that day

We've worked through every obstacle
Together we would persevere
Raised a daughter to be proud of
She turns fifty this fine year

She has born two fine daughters
We know both of them are grand
They're thriving in this world of ours
That's not too hard to understand

We have been empty nesters
For more than just awhile
Every day when I awake with you
I look and have to smile

I pray its far from over 
Many years before the end
No man could have a better wife
Or any better friend 

No it's not our anniversary
Or any other special day
Just woke up there beside you
And thought there's something I should say 

Finding you is still the best thing
That's ever happened in my life
Every day I thank the good Lord
For the years you've been my wife
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sietesantos Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 12:58 PM
Way to go, Franklin! Such a beautiful tribute to your wonderful wife! Well done! May you continue to love each other and may your marriage continue to be blessed! Amen. Best regards. Pandita
Rodrigues Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Franklin, what a treasured marriage you two have grown! I can relate to it!
Price Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:15 AM
Thanks for your very nice comment and especially for being able to relate. I hope yours is as happy as mine. congratulations!
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