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For My Hubbie, Still the One

We started out at age nineteen. still babies, both of us so green! In just five years, two kids we had. We had good times; we had some bad. Such crazy things that you would do, and yet somehow we muddled through! I have faults too; I think it’s great my flaws you also tolerate! Acceptance grew and we have learned a strong bond is the gift we’ve earned. Some forty-three years as your wife amounts to more than half my life! I’d rarely thought about the day when we would both be turning grey. It came so fast, and now it’s here! But with you, there is less to fear. Just look at us and all we’ve got. You’re still the one, and that’s a LOT! Sept. 28, 2018 for Michelle Faulkner's Still the One Poetry Contest

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/1/2018 1:30:00 AM

You have me beat by a couple of years of marriage. This month is our 41. I know what it means, but didn’t the time go by so quickly. I congratulate you on your humanity and tolerance. Especially is your ability to compromise and be open to a hubby’s flaws. We all have a few.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/30/2018 10:49:00 PM

The love is still there and is what is important. Congratulations Andrea! : )

James Inman

Date: 9/30/2018 7:54:00 PM

Nicely written Andrea.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/30/2018 4:33:00 PM

Gosh you've been together since you were 19 - wow !what a lovely tribute to your hubby Andrea, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

Date: 9/30/2018 4:29:00 PM

Wonderful rhyming and I love the honest ring to the content. I really enjoyed reading this. Wendy

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/30/2018 4:06:00 PM

This is so cute and catchy, made me smile, especially like 'but with you, there is less to fear,' congratulations and thank you for entering my contest!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/30/2018 5:13:00 AM

This is honest and delightful Andrea. There will always be ups and downs but growing old together and the sense of security, knowing someone always has your back, means everything. Well done! Congratulations on your long marriage : )

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/29/2018 8:50:00 AM

This is cute, frisky and upbeat - a joy to read, Andrea. Love ... CayCay

Modupe Sefunmi

Date: 9/29/2018 5:29:00 AM

Wow, I love this so much. The first feeling I had after reading this poem was to give you a beautiful hug. Alas, we are separated by thousands of miles. Marrying for forty-three years is a great feat. I am still a baby in marriage-just twelve years. I look forward to being marrying for forty-three years too.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/29/2018 12:29:00 AM

This is so nice, I hope you showed it to him!!!

Lyric Man

Date: 9/28/2018 10:42:00 PM

Andrea.. sweet love write! Nothing’s better than growing grey with the one we love!!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/28/2018 10:19:00 PM

Beautiful! It's great that you're lasting; these days, that can mean everything. Wish you the best of luck in the contest.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 9/28/2018 8:09:00 PM

Touching poem... It's really lovely to read things like this about married couples who still appreciate each other after many years. Well done- and good luck in the contest!