Bj Legros Kelley Poet Rhyme

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'

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Sotto Poet May 25, 2023 at 8:05 AM Bj, doesn't sound it like an amazing experience how moments of significance like that may bring out the best in all of us? Congratulations on the upcoming celebration of your 46th wedding anniversary! That is some pretty impressive writing. Bj Legros Kelley May 25, 2023 at 6:20 PM Thank you Sotto, yes, it is amazing! This trip to the resort was always such a fun get-away for my sweetheart and I in our younger days, we just had such wonderful memories! Even though things have changed since the nearly twenty years since we've been there, and blighted by my lameness due to a my poor choice of footwear no doubt, this special memory outshines our younger days in an amazing way. He is still beside me even in the pains of older age :) Thank you for your comment and well wishes Sotto :)

Vijay Pandit May 25, 2023 at 5:26 AM Resonating from memories--a weekend to remember. Isn't it wonderful when such cherished moments light up our lives! BIG congrats on your upcoming 46th. Quite a milestone, BJ. Enjoy life and love! Bj Legros Kelley May 25, 2023 at 6:23 PM Yes Vijay, it is amazing. Even when blighted by physical pain, his enduring love sure lights up my life :) Thank you for your well wishes, I cannot believe my sweetheart and I have been married for almost 46 years already! :) <3