My Secret

There is a secret I keep that I will never share, 
one that I keep locked in my heart. 

This is a secret that I alone know. 

It is heart, it is soul, this secret I bear. 

It is the beginning and it is the end, 
it makes my life worth the time that I spend. 

Without it I would be lost in a sea of turmoil and strife, 

I would never be able to go on with my life. 

You see this secret creates a vacuum 
of sorts, it draws in life and keeps me on course. 

Along with the troubles we all must endure, 
I find myself smiling at my secret demure. 

For with the power of my secret I will live 
my life, undaunted, enriched full of love, 
contentment and spice. 

My secret will always make sure 
I get through, the secret you see, 
I call her my wife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 26, 2010 at 1:47 PM
A beautiful tribute to your dear wife, Charles. Tanks for sharing this. Peace, Audrey
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