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In 2023 we celebrate 50 years of marriage!


 

Our Life As One

Enter the winter of our life as one
The months and years have rushed on by
Together we’ve endured what life has dealt
Our true love’s the reason why

We both were sweet 16 when introduced
We waved hello across the room
Was one year later till we met again
Wasn’t long before love bloomed

       When reminiscing through our life
        there’s so much that we hold dear
         Regret is not a word that we would use
          despite all the tears ...

Our vows were said when we were just 18
We pledged a love to last the years
Such declaration gave us confidence
Helped mitigate our fears

Our firstborn son came after nineteen months
Our second son just eighteen more
Now in their forties with wives of their own
Ladies whom we so adore

       When reminiscing through our life
        there’s so much that we hold dear
         Regret is not a word that we would use
          despite all the tears …

And so we live to love another day
You smile at me and take my hand
Assured that as we face life’s obstacles
together we will stand

Just for a moment, I go back in time
Freshness of youth as memories soar
If I were asked to do it all again
I would wish to love you more …
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Lovely remembrances with this one. Since you wrote this maybe five years ago, I am thinking you might be coming up on your 30th anniversary or even later? ❤️
Toney Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Last month we celebrated our 53rd anniversary. My how time flies! ☺️
Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Great to see your work on Brian's blog page. Sara K. 👍
Toney Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Likewise, my fellow poet. 😊👍
Carmack Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Some find early, like you did at 16-17. What a run you have had. Congrats and I am glad you posted this on the blog.
Toney Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I’m grateful for your lovely comment, Rob.
Edmonds  Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wonderful Mark, come December this year me and mine will have been married for fifty seven years, we met when I was just sixteen and I was twenty when we tied the knot…. Beryl
Toney Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
That’s wonderful, Beryl. What a blessing! Ours will be fifty two years in July. My how time flies!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 11:51 PM
WOW! Mark a lovely recap of your love for Carol. How many people can say they, "would wish to love you more" I guess just some of us can just wish. Peter and I have been married 56 years this past Feb. unbelievable... Love you guys
Toney Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 8:16 PM
Carol and I will be celebrating 49 years in a few months. We appreciate the vibrant comment, Barbara!
Staton Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 4:48 PM
This is a beautifully written romantic poem. Thoroughly enjoyed reading. Take care!
Toney Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Valerie, thank you for the encouraging comment.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 11:25 AM
Wow, Mark! Take pride in all your wonderful and tender memories.. recall your youth and relish in what you did and adore.. reminisce about the past, the seeds of beauty and Love you sowed yields a fulfilling life.. You composed a hit so many would relate to! I so much enjoyed reading your amazing poetry.. My deepest regards and blessings.
Toney Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Thank you so much, Besma. Your gracious words and encouragement made my day!
Goff Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Very powerful Mark, stunningly good, actually...
Toney Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 8:18 PM
Thank you for the encouraging comment, James. You've made my day :)
Jangid Avatar
December 30, 2021 at 10:59 PM
If I were asked to do again, I would wish you to love again. Amazing
Toney Avatar
December 31, 2021 at 2:32 PM
I am grateful for your encouraging comment, Arjun.
Horsman Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 9:59 PM
I truly love this, Mark. For two reasons, one it is an excellent poem, and the other it seems to emulate my wife an i's journey into winter. Favourite for me. Happy New Year to your family...Harry
Toney Avatar
December 29, 2021 at 5:05 PM
Thank you, Harry, for your lovely comment and well-wishes. I also appreciate the “Fav”. You made my day!
Hamilton Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 12:30 PM
Wow Mark this is great, nothing like true love, sounds like something I would write! Well done!
Toney Avatar
December 25, 2021 at 8:26 AM
Why thank you, John!
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