My World

I have built my world around you
Brick by brick I watched it grow
How I lived before without you
Darling I shall never know

These past years we’ve been together
Have been the happiest of my life
The greatest joy I did encounter 
Was when you became my wife

Life is tough it’s never easy
But with you there by my side
I can face its bitter moments
And hold my head up high with pride

Arm in arm we’ll walk together
Side by side we shall lay down
Hand in hand each precious moment
Sharing every smile and frown

The gift you gave us of our daughter
Is one that I cannot repay
What pleasure dear it is to see her
Smiling at us every day 

Oh my darling how I love you
 And I love our daughter too                                                                                                                            
 I’m so happy that I’m sharing                                                                                                                            
Every single day with you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Duggan Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 11:52 PM
That is so beautiful Robert, your wife sounds like a lovely person, you write very much like Pete, it is a lovely tribute to both your wife and daughter............Vera............
Lyle Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 3:27 PM
Thank you Vera it is simplistic in its creation maybe even cliche, but it did come from my heart and flowed effortlessly onto the page. Thank you and Peter for your support, it is most appreciated. Andy
Johnson Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Well, if this is your world Robert, life's good. Wonderful tribute to your wife and your life. This has more of a couplet or rhyming scheme to it than free verse. Just a note. I'm not much of a stickler for poetic style protocol. Such a nice poem Robert. Enjoyed. Peace. :)
Lyle Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Robert for your kind comments did not select rhyme as sometimes people will be say it is not a rhyme but it is my writing as it leaves my head, meant to be rhyme glad you have some poetic knowledge as I am in darkness. Thank you once again for popping by ,much appreciated. Andy
Curtis Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 5:21 AM
To me , it doesn't get any better than this. With Excellent cadence, it flows like honey. Sincerly JTC
Lyle Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 5:32 AM
I am very humbled by your kind words. Thank you very much Jerry for popping by with such good comments. Very appreciated. Andy
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