My Gratitude, This Day

In the silence of the morning My thoughts had turned to memories Of a day many years before. The beach scene was beautiful As the waves gently kissed the shore And the breezes carried the scent Of your favorite perfume. I was nervous that day But couldn’t let you know As the time was almost perfect. I got through. Then it happened; The sun was setting, Casting colors on the horizon And shadows upon your face. My heart stopped beating When I reached into my pocket For the box that contained my future. I opened it before you, Knelt, not only to ask you, But to pray that you would accept The invitation to share my life. You said yes and by doing so You changed my life. You give love and strength. You give hope and want. You gave children, Thereby giving me the ability To love even more. On this day, The anniversary of our engagement, I say, “Thank you”and “I love you.”