Idealized Love

I watch as they repeat their vows,
Darling granddaughter and her love.
Each looks into the other's eyes
As though directed from above.
Loving them both, I say a prayer.
I pray the fairy tale will last.
Zealously, jealously I beg,
Each day their love remains steadfast
Dear Lord, for them I dare to ask.

Love that grows stronger every day,
Oh, how I wish that for these two.
Vows remembered and vows renewed,
Each partner staying strong and true.


10/5/14

(My last unmarried granddaughter and her love were married yesterday.)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/1/2023 11:28:00 AM
Hello Joyce, yes the relationship should be strong. I agree about the trust to. trust is important. You know Joyce, i trusted my husband. When we went on a trip that is where he cheated on me. He ruined the vacation. I am over it now. i am a widow now going on 7 years in March. y husband did not believe in the vows. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 10/9/2014 6:37:00 PM
I do love it when they look at each other when taking their vows. Beautiful poem, Joyce. Congratulations.
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Date: 10/9/2014 6:23:00 AM
I like the feelings expressed, Joyce, congrats on the win
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Date: 10/9/2014 3:05:00 AM
Good morning Joyce, This is a very sweet sentimental poem. Congratulations on a solid noble win. Take care. Earl
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Date: 10/8/2014 7:02:00 PM
Congrats on both occasions. Very nicely written.
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Date: 10/8/2014 3:43:00 PM
I was the first one to see yours and I knew then it was very good. Congrats for your high win!
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Date: 10/8/2014 2:09:00 PM
Hi Joyce, loved your poem, and congratulations on your win. A granddaughter of ours married last summer...I thought those same words you express so well in your poem. Sandra
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Date: 10/8/2014 1:34:00 PM
Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/8/2014 1:33:00 PM
This write is immaculate I am going to add it to my favs.
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Date: 10/8/2014 12:10:00 PM
Oh , how wonderful. Its a grandmothers wish..congrats on being at the TOP! BG
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Date: 10/8/2014 11:49:00 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Joyce, I'm happy to see this beautiful poem, (a declaration of love) receiving a first place.
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Date: 10/8/2014 10:49:00 AM
beautifully crafted many congrats on your win Joyce:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/8/2014 10:44:00 AM
Congratulations ~ This is beautiful. Love and prayers ~ Gina
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Date: 10/6/2014 7:19:00 PM
such a beautiful sweet acrostic Joyce. I wish her all the love and happiness in their marriage ;) Good luck in this contest! xxx D.
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Date: 10/6/2014 3:24:00 PM
Awww, yes, I pray they are more in love every year too, Joyce. Lovely tender write. Wondered if you'd write with me, please? I see Shadow has a co-write contest. Hope you're having a restful week xxx
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Joyce Johnson
Date: 10/6/2014 3:32:00 PM
Thank you Jack. I am sending a soupmail
Date: 10/5/2014 11:34:00 PM
Congratulations on their marriage Joyce. This is written so beautifully.
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Date: 10/5/2014 8:44:00 PM
wow, the judge will be so pleased by this one, Joyce. It is sincere and sweet and romantic.
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