J. Summers Poet Rhyme

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.

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Emilia James June 1, 2024 at 2:18 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 : ) J. Summers June 4, 2024 at 2:37 PM Hi Emilia, thanks for reading. Yes, we celebrated our 56th in May. John

Virginia Gelok April 1, 2021 at 8:40 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. J. Summers April 1, 2021 at 1:39 PM Thanks Virginia. Our first date was senior year after prom. I proposed that night. John

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

Darlene De Beaulieu February 15, 2021 at 4:09 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. Darlene De Beaulieu February 17, 2021 at 12:15 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 February 16, 2021 at 5:41 PM Greetings Darlene, she said it was the best anniversary gift I ever gave her. John

Akkina Downing January 30, 2021 at 6:35 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 :) J. Summers January 31, 2021 at 7:12 PM Thanks so much Akkina, glad you liked it. John

Alexis Y. January 22, 2021 at 9:34 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 J. Summers January 24, 2021 at 8:35 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 January 19, 2021 at 9:45 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. J. Summers January 21, 2021 at 2:26 PM I appreciate you taking the time to read and reply to the poem. Looking forward to reading your poetry. John

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

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

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2021 at 12:11 PM this is a real gem. We will get to 50 in about five years. I think the walk gets easier with time!! J. Summers January 18, 2021 at 8:41 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 January 17, 2021 at 4:53 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 J. Summers January 18, 2021 at 8:50 PM Thank you Gershon. It is scary...and a good amount of work. Well worth it. John

Judy Ball January 16, 2021 at 7:06 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 J. Summers January 20, 2021 at 6:22 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 January 16, 2021 at 7:09 PM Judy, thanks for reading, glad you liked it.

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