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Lasting Joy Is Not a Myth

A better man, she’d never met.
Within a month, their stage was set.
Each was the other’s biggest fan.
She’d never met a better man.

A love so sweet, he’d never felt.
With lovely ring in hand, he knelt.
Their future plans were then complete.
He’d never felt a love so sweet.

In six small rooms, they made a life,
enjoyed good times, and weathered strife.
Then children came, two lovely blooms.
They made a life in six small rooms.

       *****************

Their anniversary, today.
is number forty. Both will say
that they’re so blessed. It’s plain to see
today, their anniversary.

Some don’t believe accounts like this;
they doubt that life, for some, is bliss.
Though many do forever cleave,
accounts like this, some don’t believe.


April 20, 2019, entered in Carol Connell's Swap Meet Poetry Contest
Placed 2nd

December 28, 2019, entered in Brian Strand's Strand Special 11
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Chiri Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 4:27 PM
Congrats on HM!;)
Canerdy Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 6:44 PM
THANKS, Brenda! Janice
Agustin Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 9:07 AM
Wow! Congrats! I rejoice with you... God bless you.
Canerdy Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 2:48 PM
Thanks so much, Beata! Janice
Messina Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 6:40 AM
Such a wonderful poem of life and joy Janice. A joy to read from top to bottom. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Charlie :)
Canerdy Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Charlie, thank you so much! Janice
Awtry Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 4:06 PM
back with congratulations!
Canerdy Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Thanks so much, P.S. Janice
Awtry Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Lovely story, beautiful words, nicely written. BRAVO
Canerdy Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:10 PM
Thanks so much, P.S. Janice
Watson Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 5:14 AM
What a beautiful poem.Janice. I absolutely love this and wonder if it was written for people you know personally. If so they would have been thrilled to receive such a unique gift and reminder of their lasting love.
Canerdy Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 8:23 AM
Actually, I could give the poem to my brother and his wife or to several other couples I know. Thanks so much for your kind words, Wendy. Janice
Lamoureux Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 6:09 PM
I can speak from experience, we are about to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It feels like we met yesterday and at the same time like we have always been together.
Canerdy Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Thanks, Richard. I'm glad to know the poem resonated with you. Janice
Pandit Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 3:18 PM
A sweet theme you chose for the SWAP contest and rendered it gracefully. I enjoyed their story of lasting joy and love..some are indeed blessed! You wrote this well. Best for a win, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 3:23 PM
Thank you so much for this wonderful encouraging comment, Vijay! Janice
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