Our Weekend To Remember

That sweet Christmas announcement, that I'm recalling yet A beloved son had gifted and the date already set Gift given in December, 'A Weekend to Remember' In love's anticipation, and plans for participation Hearts set for pure elation, was without a hesitation A time to fan the ember, with that weekend to remember We've been wed awhile now, approaching 46 sweet years For better or for worse, through laughter and the tears The years we've walked together are paths tred long and sweet And lo, though that is precious, takes its toll on aging feet We walked along together, along a desert lane Oh wait, that's right, he walked, I limped, my foot was in such pain... You see I'm in denial, and I've tried hard to ignore The fact that I should rest awhile when feet are getting sore Traipsing 'long in darling shoes, oh, I hate to bring such news Had us both singing the blues, in shades of sunset's fading hues But I'm still in love's sweet clutch Though now I hobble on my crutch For when one more step was just too much, I was steadied by my husband's leading touch Does aging love still stand a chance When pain replaces sweet romance? Sometimes it shines ever so bright In disappointment's painful night Although those dreams made in December Lay in ashes; Love's sweet ember Fanned to the highest timber Through our 'Weekend to Remember'