Just For You: Gratitude

(Dedication: For my wife Ann On our birthday.) ~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you my dear For lovely times, For happy cheer, For witty rhymes. It's been so good Through ups and downs, Through journey moods, Through smiles and frowns. Our lovely spree Brought us right here, Brought what we see, Brought lots to cheer. Each dawn brings hope Of faith that lives, Of joy that scopes, Of love that gives. You give me more Than words can say, Than wealth can store, Than night and day. Since Poly days You my true friend, You forged fine ways, You held my hand. Forty-five years Have brought fond grounds, Have shaped our spheres, Have come around. So time tells lots This warm Sunday, This lovely spot, This our birthday. Thank you darling For all this time, For touch that springs, For lavish chimes. Cheers to you dear As each day brings, As love moves cheer, As life now strings. May all our days Be filled with truth, Be joy that stays, Be as grace proofs. Leon Enriquez 08 July 2018 Singapore (Note: *Poly = Singapore Polytechnic)