My "one"

She's One-in-a-Million
to me there's no doubt
she's my solid foundation
that I can't do without.

She's someone I rely on
my rock - that's for sure
my best friend and compadre
but can be shy and demure.

She is a fun loving mother
but is firm when required
and her housekeeping practices
I've always admired.

Our house is a home
to that I concur
and the primary reason
I attribute to her.

Fifty-two years we've been married
she stayed right by my side
she keeps me level headed
when things start to slide.

If we get in a crisis
she's the one that stays real strong
and she always has forgiven me
whenever I do wrong.

If we have a spat
and don't see things the same
we don't stay angry all that long
no matter who's to blame.

Yes, I've been so very fortunate
to that I will attest
because of my "One-in-a-Million"
I really have been Blessed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Ralph, it's no wonder you have been married so long. Both of you have to be sweet as pie! Congrats on your BIG win. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Congratulations on your win Ralph in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
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November 14, 2010 at 10:17 PM
You are both blessed to have each other, congratulations on your well written poem...Karla
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November 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Big congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem, Ralph. Not only were you lucky to have found your "one in a million" more than 50 years ago, but she is lucky to have found a one in a million fella like you! Love, Carolyn
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November 12, 2010 at 8:08 PM
In marriage life to have a longer relationship, let anger sink down first before you talk, that is a good practice you have here that you don't both stay agry in a longer period, you both talk on matters and deal with it peacefully. Very nice entry and congratulations on winning this contest, Ralph. Thank you for your kind comment to my poem.(^_^) Noel.
Mannan Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:48 PM
A beautiful dedication to your love. Many congratulations for this win.
Duffin Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Hi. Congratulations on your win with this wonderful piece. Eamon
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Ralph
Mehta Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Ralph.... congrats on your win with great tribute to better half......... Luv/Best wishes....Hitendra Mehta
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:02 PM
A lovely tribute to you wife and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Shetley Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 6:13 PM
this piece is so emotionally evocative, what a lucky lucky man you are, and what a lucky woman to have you! Congrats on your win!
Freeman Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:44 PM
A woman worthy of all honor and a poem tribute to her, Ralph. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses
Haick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Another beautiful tribute to "One in a Million"! Congratulations to you Ralph on your fantastic win in the Contest! Blessings to you both! Love, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Congrats Ralph on your success in my One in a Million contest with this wonderful piece for your entry .. superb writing ..enjoy with luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 6:27 AM
thankxxx for supporting my current contest Ralph and good luck .. reading now for judging luv..
Roberts Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 8:59 PM
beautiful poem on your one-in-a-million, good luck in the contest
Wellington Avatar
November 1, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Good luck in the contest Ralph, thanks for the comments. Joy (Jew)
Belt Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM
A Great Tribute to your wife my friend....I enjoyed.....Larry
Freeman Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Beautiful sentiment Ralph, to the one unto which your attribute this poem. Beautiful flow in your thoughts and words in giving thanks for this blessing in your life. Agape, Moses
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October 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Very sweet poem to your one in a million!! I bet you are in good standing right now!!
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