Our Past and Present Love

I went back to the place where we had our Reception Saw the window under which I sat A new wife; full of hope, full of joy Anticipating my life ahead with you Oh! It's as if the ten years hadn't passed So fresh and powerful was the memory The tapestry bench no longer there But the grand old fireplace With its pot belly stove And attractive iron guard Still stand majestic to this day The coat of arms has disappeared So too the plastic swords that mock their sting But the soft, ambient lights remain Against the thick tudor beams And the gentle song of conversation Harmonizes with the tinkle of glasses I remember well our wedding party How we cut the cake And pretended to fight over the first slice! We sucked in the helium gas Of the pretty "just married" balloons And spoke in a high, squeaky voice! The company was intimate, friendly Full of celebration and good cheer So much has happened in that decade But I have absolutely no regrets In having the gold band on my finger I am honoured to be Mrs Forth-Eglon Thank you so much for being my husband Through laughter and through tears We've witnessed joy but also sorrow Deep in my heart I hope you know who I am It's been a long journey for you, my love You don't have to keep fighting If you want to fall asleep, go ahead But darling, let me tell you this Thank you for ten wonderful years I know that in the glorious future We will be together forever I look forward to seeing you there