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Hand In Hand

Fifty years, has it been so long?
It seems only yesterday
My blushing bride walked down the aisle
To give her heart away.

Freely did she give it
And gladly I received,
Then hand in hand down life's path
To walk it as we pleased.

Life has been good to you and me,
Though sometimes touched with sorrow,
But hand in hand we always knew
We could always face tomorrow.

I am content to walk with you
Until the very end,
My darling wife, my lover dear,
But most of all my friend.

Copyright © J. Summers | Year Posted 2021

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Emilia James Date: 6/1/2024 2:18:00 PM Such a lovely poem John. If I am right after reading a comment of yours further down this is now you and your wifes 56th Wedding anniversary? Emilia : ) Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 6/4/2024 2:37:00 PM Hi Emilia, thanks for reading. Yes, we celebrated our 56th in May. John

Virginia Gelok Date: 4/1/2021 8:40:00 AM I so love this...wish that there were more men/women out there that were so dedicated as you. I am one of the lucky gals who found mine. Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 4/1/2021 1:39:00 PM Thanks Virginia. Our first date was senior year after prom. I proposed that night. John

Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/7/2021 7:52:00 AM Perfect. I met my sweetie 29 years ago and I thank God every day. Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 3/8/2021 2:14:00 PM And to think that her dad only gave us 6 months. Sure fooled him! John

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/15/2021 4:09:00 PM Hello John , a beautiful poem. you shoud read this poem to your wife. She would like this poem very mych. enjoy your evening my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/17/2021 12:15:00 PM Hello John, Yes it was the right gift to give your wife. Because you put your heart into it for her. Enjoy your day my friend. J. Summers Date: 2/16/2021 5:41:00 PM Greetings Darlene, she said it was the best anniversary gift I ever gave her. John

Akkina Downing Date: 1/30/2021 6:35:00 PM WOW!! 50years! Congratulations and happy anniversary. That’s a golden one for sure. Not many even pass a year. Lol! Simply beautiful dedication which I surely enjoyed to the max. Made me smile and warm to know people can love deeply and everlasting :) Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/31/2021 7:12:00 PM Thanks so much Akkina, glad you liked it. John

Alexis Y. Date: 1/22/2021 9:34:00 PM Hi J, You have penned a lovely dedication piece to your wife. It is filled with love and adoration. It's a blessing to celebrate 50 years of marriage. I enjoyed the read. Have a great evening:-) Alexis Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/24/2021 8:35:00 AM Greetings Alexis, thanks for reading. With divorce rates where they are we must be doing something right. Have a nice day. John

Harry Horsman Date: 1/19/2021 9:45:00 PM What a beautiful dedication to one's wife, you pen here, J. Love the positivity, when there is so much diversity, in todays world. Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/21/2021 2:26:00 PM I appreciate you taking the time to read and reply to the poem. Looking forward to reading your poetry. John

Regina Mcintosh Date: 1/19/2021 12:24:00 PM A brilliant and energizing poem... falls softly on my heart. Love it. God bless you dear friend Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/21/2021 2:24:00 PM Hi Regina, thanks for reading. Glad you liked it. John.

Eve Roper Date: 1/18/2021 10:04:00 PM Wonderful and well done poem dedicated to your loving wife, J. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/21/2021 2:23:00 PM Thank you Eve, glad you liked it. John

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/18/2021 12:11:00 PM this is a real gem. We will get to 50 in about five years. I think the walk gets easier with time!! Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/18/2021 8:41:00 PM Thanks so much Andrea. I also think the walk gets easier with time. It also helps that we have always been best friends.

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/17/2021 4:53:00 PM Sweet, J! Makes life worthwhile even reading a nice story-line like yours... As I read it second time, the fourth line struck me -- 'to give her heart away.' That's pretty scary, truth be told. Yet it sure looks as if your bride made a great choice as to whom to give it to. Mazeltov, as they say in Transylvania! :) Gershon Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/18/2021 8:50:00 PM Thank you Gershon. It is scary...and a good amount of work. Well worth it. John

Judy Ball Date: 1/16/2021 7:06:00 AM What an absolutely beautiful poem. I hope you put this on a card and give it to her for Valentines Day, She will love it. A fave for me. God Bless, JB Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/20/2021 6:22:00 AM He gave it to me on our 50th & I've never forgotten it. Made me cry. I am so lucky!...John's wife J. Summers Date: 1/16/2021 7:09:00 PM Judy, thanks for reading, glad you liked it.

Jenna Logan Date: 1/16/2021 12:31:00 AM I enjoyed reading your reflections on love. Happy 50th anniversary to you and your bride, J. Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 1/16/2021 7:08:00 PM Thanks much Jenna. This May will make 53.