On My 50th Marriage Anniversary

The party is on, firecrackers ignited,
Bottles of bubbly beverages opened,
Friendly touches exchanged
As customs prevail in a society.

An anniversary to remind us of mortality,
New resolutions made, new pages turned,
It is not about enjoyment, relief or celebration,
I think as it is about optimism,

To create joy out of nothingness,
To create hope for better times in future.
It is intoxicating wine for the soul,
To look at the balance sheet of life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Davis Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Dr. Ram This is a sweet and loving write for your anniversary. Its nice how you incorporated memories and the joy of 50 years together. Nice job Thanks for the sweet comment on my Sexual Senses poem.
Meyer Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Dr. Ram I enjoyed this poem about your 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations! I liked the idea of it being about optimism ...not just a customary event in our society. My husband and I celebrated our 43rd year of marriage this year and look forward to our 50th, God willing. Thank you for your comment about my poem ," The Execution of Timothy McVeigh." I am a brand new poet and I was so excited that you even read my poem! Annie Cook /Ruth Meyer
Gumbo Avatar
May 11, 2010 at 7:14 AM
What a wonderful reason for celebration! Enjoyed reading this :)
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May 11, 2010 at 3:28 AM
Dr. R, Loyalty is a key to a 50 year celebration, I do believe. Congratulations on your success...and hers. May the balance sheet of life find your love and loyalty true...to God and to your wife. Smiling, Dane Ann
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May 8, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Good wine only gets better with age... Congratulations and continued success with your balance sheet of life. Dan
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May 7, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations to you and your bride. We are ideally suited to go through this life with someone at our side. I hope the balance sheet in your lives always weigh heavily in your favor. All the best Dr.Ram. JT
Lopez Avatar
May 7, 2010 at 7:10 PM
congrats on our 50th I admire the longevity of your marriage.
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Ah, looking at the balance sheet of life must be a wonderful way to reflect on memories of fifty years. Best wishes for your anniversary! Love, Carolyn
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May 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM
HAPPY ANV. MY FREIND..Good write
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